A black-and-white photograph of Indigenous Australian actor and dancer David Gulpilil performing at the 1982 Australia Day celebrations in Canberra.

This is a document regarding Albert Edmund Leane, who was one of more than 1,000 Indigenous servicemen who served during World War I.

National Archives Advisory Council member short biography: Dr Kirsten Thorpe

Records disposal freeze: Records affecting the rights and entitlements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - Details of the records disposal freeze issued in 1996

The National Archives' Reconciliation Action Plan represents an exciting opportunity to find new ways of working together to make records of cultural, historical and personal significance available in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways.

Our way: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols

Background to the 2001 Cabinet papers by Dr Chris Wallace, University of Canberra

National Archives of Australia Diversity Plan 2022-25

To help find records about themselves or their family, the National Archives has published books, guides, and articles.

Our annual reports, corporate plan and reconciliation action plan.

How to apply for jobs at the National Archives, check your eligibility or register for temporary employment.

Strategy 2030 sets out the vision for a transformed and trusted National Archives.

Background to the 2004 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.

The National Archives holds records relating to the 1967 Referendum. It saw the highest YES vote ever recorded, in favour of removing content from the Australian Constitution that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples.

Help National Archives protect and share our national memory with a donation.

Cabinet records created in the year 2002 offer an insight into John Howard's second term, and part of his third term as prime minister.

Learn about the power and importance of archival records with Phyllis Williams, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement at National Archives of Australia.

An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2000 which became available to access on 1 January 2021.

Cabinet records created in the year 2004 offer an insight into John Howard's third term as prime minister.

Background to the 2002 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.