Types of records authorities
Find out more about agency-specific records authorities and access general records authorities (GRAs) for keeping, destroying or transferring records of business common to many agencies.
Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
In 1987 a Royal Commission was established to investigate the causes of deaths of Aboriginal people who were held in state and territory gaols.
Postgraduate scholarships
The National Archives of Australia/Australian Historical Association Scholarship helps postgraduate scholars with their research costs.
Naturalisation records held in Canberra
Our Canberra office holds naturalisation records for the Colony of Victoria from 1848 to 1903, and many records for the Commonwealth of Australia from 1904.
Our history
Our history shows that today's data becomes tomorrow's cultural heritage.
2005 Cabinet release insights with Dr David Lee
Explore pivotal government decisions from the 2025 Cabinet with National Archives Cabinet historian Dr David Lee.
Sound Collections in Sydney
This fact sheet provides information on sound collections held in our Sydney office.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Sydney
Information on National Archives records about Italian migration held in Sydney.
General Records Authority 26
GRA26 - 2009/00815192
GRA26 - Advisory Bodies - 2009/00815192 - issued 2010
ASIO records
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) collects and evaluates intelligence relevant to Australia’s domestic security.
Strategy 2030: a transformed and trusted National Archives
Strategy 2030 sets out the vision for a transformed and trusted National Archives.
AFDA Express Version 2 – Strategic Management
AFDA Express Version 2 – Strategic Management
General Records Authority 27
GRA27 - governing bodies - 2010/00182807 - issued 2010
Military records held in Hobart
This fact sheet provides information on military records held in Hobart.
Ask us about the collection
Need basic research help? Ask us a question about records in the collection.
Retaining, managing and disposing of data and datasets
Your agency will have business systems that create, keep and manage digital information and records, including data and datasets.
AFDA Express Version 2 – Publication
AFDA Express Version 2 – Publication
Latest Cabinet release
Cabinet records created in the year 2005 offer an insight into John Howard's third term as prime minister.
Commonwealth electoral rolls held in Perth
This fact sheet provides information on Commonwealth electoral rolls held in Perth.
Preservation Policy 2021-2025
The National Archives of Australia's Preservation Policy will drive the development of strategies to address our collection’s inherent preservation challenges.
