The functions of the National Archives of Australia are defined in the Archives Act 1983. These are broadly grouped into the following areas:
- leading Australian Government agencies in creating and managing authentic, reliable and usable Commonwealth records by providing guidance and setting standards for the management of Australian Government information and records
- authorising retention and disposal of Commonwealth records, including the identification of those records of national archival value
- transferring records of national archival value from agencies and securing, describing and preserving them
- making publicly available the archival resources of the Commonwealth in accordance with the Archives Act.
ABN 36 889 228 992
Appropriations 105158000
Departmental expenses 100879000
Average staffing level 363
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Archives Act 1983
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Material
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PS Act Body
Yes - Executive Agency
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
PO Box 4924, Kingston ACT 2604
Current single executive appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Director-General | Mr Mr. Simon Froude | 23 May 2022 | 22 May 2027 |
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