The National Archives has detailed research guides to help you find the records you need.
The 27 guides in our research guide series cover:
- immigration – British, Chinese, Jewish, child
- foreign relations – with Japan and Indonesia
- colonial administration – in Papua New Guinea
- military history – HMAS Sydney, Boer War, Japanese war crimes
- First Australians
- family history
- other topics.
The 9 guides in the National Archives of Australia's Prime Ministers series provide:
- short biographies
- extensive archival listings on 14 former prime ministers.
Access the research guides
The easiest way to access our research guides is to download a free copy using the links below.
Buy hard copy research guides
We have a limited selection of research guides available in hard copy. You can browse books and other publications available in our shop located at our National Office in Canberra.