Principle 1: Business information is systematically governed
Proactively plan and implement information governance to manage business information as an asset to support business outcomes, needs and obligations.
AFDA Express Version 2 Index - Strategic Management
View this page to see the index of terms relating to the Administrative Functions Disposal Authority Express Version 2 function of Strategic Management.
Digitisation specifications for paper records in agencies
The National Archives has developed specifications for digitising paper records.
Information management for records created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies
This advice provides guidance on identifying and managing Commonwealth records created by, or relating to, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies employed by Australian Government agencies.
GAIN Australia e-bulletin back issues
Back issues of GAIN Australia's monthly email bulletins. Stay up to date with National Archives’ information and records management news and initiatives.
General Records Authority 40
GRA40 - Transfer of custody of records under Australian Government outsourcing arrangements - 2017/00045834 - issued 2017
Designing and maintaining an information asset register
An information asset register identifies and controls information assets with business value from within your agency.
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The 2002 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2002 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
Outsourcing digital storage
Outsourcing digital data storage can relieve pressure on storage capacity and ICT resources and reduce costs. There are also risks that must be managed.
AFDA Express Version 2 – Financial Management
AFDA Express Version 2 – Financial Management
Diversity Plan 2022–25
National Archives of Australia Diversity Plan 2022-25
Health and wellbeing
The Health and wellbeing program and Employee assistance program at the National Archives.
Looking after your family archive
Most family historians start their research at home, with the documents and photographs in their own family archive.
Protecting information
Agencies need to ensure that the information and records they create are secured so they cannot be tampered with, deleted or accessed by unauthorised personnel.
Community is everything
Discover how a letter written to the Australian Government in 1974 made a difference to the lives of women and children in a small North Queensland town.
The 2004 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2004 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
Speeches
As leaders in the archival community, representatives of the National Archives often present at industry conferences. Read more here.
Partnerships
We partner and collaborate with a wide range of public, private and non-profit bodies. Find out how you can partner with us, too.
Feeling seen and being heard
In this video, hear from Joseph, Erfan, Sofia, Seraphin and Noonee as they discuss language, writing and how to get your voice heard.