This research guide traces the records of Chinese migrants in Australia over more than 100 years.

The National Archives is concerned that thermal papers have found their way into archival collections, as many show rapid deterioration.

This guide is the only comprehensive listing of the huge volume of records created by the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

This guide comprehensively lists records on Australia's relations with the people and government of Japan from the mid-nineteenth century.

Panoramic photographic prints from 1907 to 1928 restored and digitised by National Archives

Panoramic photographic prints from 1907 to 1928 restored and digitised by National Archives.

This research guide assists in identifying records relevant to Indigenous people in the Northern Territory.

A targeted records retention notice (RRN) was issued to selected Commonwealth agencies on 23 September 2021 to support the production of records for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. If your agency head or information and records manager has not received a formal notice from the National Archives it is unlikely that your agency will be required to produce records for the Royal Commission. The notice remains in force until further notice from the National Archives.
The notice suspends the National Archives’ permission to destroy or transfer records that may be required by the Royal Commission. Agencies in receipt of the notice are legally obliged to preserve any such records.
The named Australian Government agencies in this retention notice are required by law to protect from destruction any relevant records subject to this notice. If other agencies identify potentially relevant records they should advise the National Archives as soon as possible

This notice has been published on the National Archives’ Records disposal freezes and retention notices website page.
Any questions in relation to the records retention notice may be directed to the National Archives via the Agency Service Centre.

Disposal freeze notice, issued 21 June 2019: The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability.

The records listed in this guide reflect the changes in the administration of Papua New Guinea since 1883.

Service record of Caleb James Shang, who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice and a Military Medal for his service in the First World War.

This fact sheet provides information on the Second World War internee, alien and POW records held in Canberra.

Commemoration played an important role in helping Australians to come to terms with the physical and emotional costs of the First World War.

Commemoration played an important role in helping Australians to come to terms with the physical and emotional costs of the First World War.

Priceless audio and video recordings documenting Australian history will be preserved through a $3 million investment by the National Archives.

The National Archives actively researches and seeks out opportunities to improve and embed digital archiving best practices into our work.

The National Archives Adelaide Office holds a range of records dealing with internees, aliens and prisoners of war during World War II.

The National Archives of Australia has two main strategies for preserving records: provide controlled storage conditions for all record formats, treat formats and records most at risk

What to do if you are concerned about the accuracy of an ASIO file.

Our organisation has 5 branches: Access and Public Engagement, Collection Management, Corporate Services, Data and Digital and Transformation Office.