National Archives of Australia uses social media to share information, promote our services, and interact with the Australian and international community.

Our social media accounts are actively monitored. Enquiries will be responded to during business hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, except for public holidays.

By interacting with National Archives on social media, you agree to abide by this policy.

This policy exists in addition the terms and conditions of the individual platform. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in posts being hidden, and/or individual users being blocked and/or reported.

When interacting with us on social media, ensure you:

• do not make defamatory comments about public or private individuals
• do not threaten, harass or use offensive language directed at another user
• do not discriminate or incite hatred based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, age or disability
• do not post copyrighted material
• do not post offensive or pornographic material
• do not promote commercial interests
• do not include links to external websites or messaging services (for example, WhatsApp and Telegram)
• do not make reference to, or engage in, conduct which is criminal under Australian or international law
• do not reveal personal contact details of public or private individuals.

Any information shared by users of National Archives social media channels is the view and responsibility of the individual users. National Archives does not support or endorse the views of individual users.

You are responsible for the privacy and security of your personal social media accounts.

Journalists seeking official responses should contact the National Archives media team.

National Archives reserves the right to update this policy at any time.