Four tiny specks of moon rock are one of the most significant objects held in the collection of the National Archives of Australia.

Stanley Fowler created an extensive photographic collection while pioneering aerial reconnaissance and research of Australia’s fishing resources.

This advice discusses the particular problems with the protection and handling of paper files. A file is a collection of documents held together in a folder.

The National Archives is concerned that thermal papers have found their way into archival collections, as many show rapid deterioration.

From the iconic, to the unique and quirky, explore some of thousands of patents, designs and trademarks in the National Archives collection.

Since Australia became a nation in 1901, federal governments have adopted many different migration policies.

Since Australia became a nation in 1901, federal governments have adopted many different migration policies.

Explore the development of social welfare in Australia and how attitudes and government policy changed during challenging times.

Find war service records, view them online and order copies of photographs and medals with the National Archives of Australia collection.

The National Archives has a large collection of records about the Migrant Reception and Training Centre in Bonegilla, northern Victoria.

This is a lantern slide from a collection illustrating the work of the Imperial War Graves Commission.

Online exhibitions and events, archival photos, collection favourites, kids' activities and more.

Troy Bramston is a biographer, historian and journalist. He has been a senior writer with The Australian newspaper since 2011, where he writes news, features and columns on politics, policy and popular culture.

The National Archives has more than 600 surveillance and training films created or collected by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).

Passenger arrival records tell us how people moved into and out of Australia. You can search these arrival records in our collection.

This is a memo from Acting Immigration Inspector to the Officer in Charge of the Entry Policy Branch, sent on 18 December 1967.

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

Photographs in the National Archives’ collection capture the faces of ordinary Australian women whose lives were about to change forever.

This guide is an essential reference for anyone wanting to access and use our rich photographic collection.

The National Archives’ collection includes thousands of records documenting Australia’s rich migrant history.