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  1. Corporate Plan 2018–19 to 2021–22

    At this critical juncture, the role that the National Archives of Australia plays in the integrity and accessibility of government information has never been more important.

  3. Creating a scrapbook

    There are several issues to consider when making a scrapbook for your family archive.

  6. The sinking of HMAS Sydney

    This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to the sinking of HMAS Sydney.

  9. Research centres

    We have a research centre in each capital city where you can access documents, maps and audio-visual material from our collection.

  10. Preserving archival volumes

    The term 'volume' means an item in the form of a bound book. Volumes may be bound in a variety of styles and materials to protect the pages inside.

  11. Choosing the right paper

    Paper has various properties that contribute to its performance, the most notable of which are pH level, strength, opacity and whiteness.

  13. Copyright

    Ownership of copyright in records held by the National Archives

  16. Fact sheets

    Fact sheets introduce you to subjects in the collection and include a selection of records. They are a useful starting point for research.

  18. Data migration

    Data migration is the process of transferring data from one application or format to another.

  19. Australia's prime ministers

    The National Archives' collection holds official records of each prime minister's time in office. These official records are supplemented with personal records that illuminate their lives.