National Archives of Australia Advisory Council

Establishment and functions

The National Archives of Australia Advisory Council is established under subsection 10 (1) of the Archives Act 1983.

The principal function of the Council is to furnish advice to the Minister for the Arts and Sport and the Director-General of the National Archives of Australia on matters that relate to the functions of the Archives.

The Minister or the Director-General may refer matters relating to the functions of the Archives to the Council for advice, or the Council may in turn furnish advice to the Minister or the Director-General.

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