Preserving the collection
The National Archives of Australia has two main strategies for preserving records: provide controlled storage conditions for all record formats, treat formats and records most at risk
Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War
The National Archives holds a wide range of records which deal with Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
AFDA Express Version 2 – Industrial Relations
AFDA Express Version 2 – Industrial Relations
General Post Office, Sydney
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the General Post Office, Sydney.
Looking after your family archive
Most family historians start their research at home, with the documents and photographs in their own family archive.
From the frontline to 1969: government photographer Clifford Bottomley
Clifford Bottomley was a government photographer who used his creativity to compose photographs with visual impact.
Our workplace
Agency overview, structure and locations of National Archives' offices.
Our digitisation service
Digitisation of collection material is an accepted practice of collecting institutions all round the world.
Freedom of information disclosure log
This disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to a freedom of information (FOI) access request.
AFDA Express Version 2 – Publication
AFDA Express Version 2 – Publication
2002 Cabinet release summary
Cabinet records created in the year 2002 offer an insight into John Howard's second term, and part of his third term as prime minister.
An ale with your mail?
For a short time in 1896, the post office in the gold town of Niagara was also a pub.
Preservation services
We provide specialised services for preserving and exhibiting archival documents, including training, materials testing and preparing loan items for exhibition.
Disposal of records in National Archives' custody following digitisation policy
This policy outlines the framework for the disposal of records in the National Archives’ custody following digitisation.
Child migrant records held in Sydney
Records relating to child migrants to New South Wales - including migrant selection documents, passenger lists and immigration policy files.
JT Lang and Lang Labor
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about JT Lang and Lang Labor.
Appraisal and sentencing
Find out about sentencing and appraisal of records.
2001 Cabinet release summary
An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2001 which became available to access on 1 January 2022.
Recording and keeping information to support contact tracing (public attendance information)
Advice to agencies on the information required for contract tracing records and disposal.
2000 Cabinet release summary
An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2000 which became available to access on 1 January 2021.