Media images
The National Archives of Australia has an extensive collection of images available to the media for publication.
Citizenship
Issues of who is or can become an Australian citizen are closely tied to government policy. The White Australia policy stopped many non-Europeans becoming citizens in the 20th century.
Defence and war service records
Our collection of records about Australia's defence and war efforts will help you learn about your family's war history and support your academic research.
Student research portal
Explore our collection and do your own research with archival records as primary sources.
Disrupt, persist, invent records
This collection of records supports classroom use of the Disrupt, persist, invent learning resource.
Vampires and Censorship
The National Archives of Australia has a range of records relating to censorship in Australia. Looking at vampires in film highlights the fascinating documentation and artefacts found in the collection.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency statement
The Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in government sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI and provide for safe and responsible use of AI.
Suggestions for prickly pear eradication
A collection of newspaper cuttings regarding the eradication of prickly pear.
Crowdsourcing the past
A dedicated group of volunteers have made information about Victoria's non-European residents during the White Australia policy available from home.
Circumstances when non-white migrants may be accepted – minister's powers
Document regarding a Cabinet decision to amend the Policy for the Admission of Persons of Mixed-Race.
Newspaper article promotes assimilation of First Australians
This is a newspaper article from The Canberra Times in 1943, regarding White Australia Policy.
Prince Philip in Australia
A treasure trove of records from the National Archival collection document Prince Philip's many visits to Australia.
Organisational structure
Our organisation has 4 branches: Access and Public Engagement, Collection Management, Technology and Office of the Director-General.
Aerial photographs
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives' major aerial photographic collections.
Letters of love, loss and life
Join us as we explore intriguing, heartbreaking, and heartwarming letters found in the national archival collection.
ASIO records
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) collects and evaluates intelligence relevant to Australia’s domestic security.
Prime ministers and politicians
Discover records about past prime ministers and politicians and the major events and policies of their governments.
Requested extension to certificate of exemption – letter from migrant to the Secretary, Department of the Interior
This letter is about the 'White Australia Policy' , Immigration Restriction Act 1901 and the dictation test.
Stories from the archives
Discover some of the stories, people and events in our remarkable collection.
Resources – Public release schedule
The public release schedule highlights new, updated and existing National Archives products and advice to help your agency meet each of the 17 policy actions.