This newspaper clipping promotes immigration to Australia for national security, with an estimated 20 million people needed to hold Australia if war broke out.

This photograph shows United States President Lyndon Baines Johnson among a crowd of people during an official visit to Australia in October 1966.

Opening this week in Canberra, Disrupt, persist, invent profiles the many different and sometimes unexpected ways people have pushed for change in Australia.

'Chilled: Antarctic life, inside and out' invites visitors into the daily lives of the extraordinary people stationed at one of the most remote places on earth.

This set of 3 images shows the 1972 petition to Queen Elizabeth II organised by the Larrakia people of the Kulaluk area (near Darwin) in the Northern Territory.

National Archives of Australia’s new Northern Territory Office is now open at 24 Mitchell St Darwin City, located on the land of the Larrakia people.

The National Archives' Reconciliation Action Plan represents an exciting opportunity to find new ways of working together to make records of cultural, historical and personal significance available in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways.

To help find records about themselves or their family, the National Archives has published books, guides, and articles.

The National Archives' Dr Mickey Dewar oration celebrates the life and work of Northern Territory historian Dr Dewar. A video of the 2022 oration is available on this page.

The Bringing Them Home name index helps First Australians find information about themselves, their Country and their history.

Capability Review Action Plan for National Archives of Australia

Petitions were a key part of earning Australian women the right to vote.

National Archives' Inclusion Plan for 2025-28, a cornerstone of our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and representative of the rich diversity of our society.

The National Archives of Australia presented a copy of the Larrakia petition to the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation on Wednesday 13 June. Advisory Council members and National Archives State Director Phyllis Williams gifted the copy at the Corporation offices in Darwin.

The National Archives office in Darwin holds a range of records relating to the pastoral industry in the Territory.

Our annual reports, corporate plan and reconciliation action plan.

Our history shows that today's data becomes tomorrow's cultural heritage.

Albert Namatjira was one Australia’s most notable artists. His watercolour landscapes of Central Australia can be found in all Australian State art galleries.

We put our collection under the microscope to explore the many fascinating stories about Australia’s environment, and our relationship with it.

The National Archives has 2 series of guides to help you find relevant records in our collection. We also have several books on finding records.