At the National Archives, we have a dual role, to:

• promote good records management in Australian Government agencies
• manage the valuable records of our nation, and make them accessible now and for future generations 

Good records management supports:

• good business
• informed decision-making
• accountability
• the rights and entitlements of citizens and the government
• Australia's cultural heritage

Our vast Collection embodies the actions, decisions and interactions of the Australian Government. Explore the Learning, What's on and Services content for ways you can access the collection.

Find out more about our organisation. To keep up with archival initiatives and activities, hear from the Director-General. For how the Archives developed, see Our History.