A battalion of mostly Papuan native soldiers gained a reputation for bravery and became known as the Green Shadows.

Records relating to child migrants to New South Wales - including migrant selection documents, passenger lists and immigration policy files.

Information on researching War Cabinet records in the National Archives.

The National Archives has developed specifications for digitising paper records.

An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2001 which became available to access on 1 January 2022.

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

Learn how to transfer physical and digital records to the National Archives.

Stanley Fowler created an extensive photographic collection while pioneering aerial reconnaissance and research of Australia’s fishing resources.

Under the Archives Act 1983, Commonwealth records can be accessed by the public once they enter the open access period unless they contain exempt information.

Information on National Archives records about customs houses in South Australia.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about Customs House, Sydney.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Australian Atomic Energy Commission.

This fact sheet provides information on the National Archives' records about Archbishop Daniel Mannix.

Find war service records, view them online and order copies of photographs and medals with the National Archives of Australia collection.

Marion Mahony and Walter Burley Griffin's love of nature was fundamental to their design for Australia's new capital.

In 1935, a new airline called Qantas Empire Airways launched the first regular flights between Australia and Europe.

We look at the state-of-the art technology that helped visitors explore Expo 88 in Brisbane.

Maltese migration records from 1948 to 1955 bring to light amazing photographs which convey the spirit and character of these migrants.

An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2003 which became available to access on 1 January 2024.

Our Advisory Council advises the Minister and the Director-General on matters that relate to the Archives.