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  2. National Archives turns the focus on Australia's government photographers

    Between 1939 and 1996, dozens of photographers were employed by government agencies to capture Australian culture, people, landscapes and animals. This new fascinating exhibition offers a close-up look at the lives and work of those tasked with documenting the visual heritage of Australia.

  4. Researching your family

    The National Archives of Australia is a rich source of information for family historians.

  8. Accessing our digital legacy

    A recent project has allowed National Archives to access and work towards preserving the contents of 30-year-old floppy disks.

  9. National Archives highlights social change in Australia

    Australia, home of the 'fair go', but who are the ordinary and extraordinary people who have made our nation what it is today? And how can we learn from their actions? National Archives of Australia asks these questions in its touring exhibition Disrupt, persist, invent: Australians in an ever-changing world.

  13. Fact sheets

    Fact sheets introduce you to subjects in the collection and include a selection of records. They are a useful starting point for research.

  18. How we select national archives

    The selection principles and considerations that underpin the National Archives' decisions when selecting records for inclusion in the collection.

  19. School visits

    Visit National Archives with your class to discover stories from our past and ways you can shape our future.