Vision

To excel as an archives in the view of all Australians

Mission

To preserve valuable Commonwealth records as part of the archival resources of Australia and make them accessible to present and future generations

To fulfil its mission the National Archives will:

• make arrangements for the management and storage of Commonwealth records
• help Commonwealth agencies manage records
• select valuable records for permanent retention as archives
• store and preserve archives in its own repositories
• make archives accessible to users to meet their needs.

Values

Staff of the National Archives value:

• the needs and rights of all users of Commonwealth records
• the records that they have been entrusted to manage, preserve and make accessible
• the achievement and standing of their organisation
• the integrity, professionalism and technical competence of their colleagues
• leadership and clear, open communication
• initiative and innovation
• teamwork and cooperation.

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