State Records NSW

We provide records management advice, standards, policies and tools to assist NSW public sector bodies to improve official recordkeeping.
 


Resources for recordkeeping in government

Learn about the requirements and responsibilities when creating, managing and disposing of State records through State Records NSW's guidance and resources.

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What we do

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Our regulatory framework

Our Regulatory Framework describes our approach to regulating records management, and how we intend to use the powers in the State Records Act 1998 to support our regulatory activities.

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How we monitor compliance

We are the regulator of recordkeeping in NSW. Find out how we monitor compliance in the Government public offices and encourage high quality public services.   

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Records Management Assessment Tool

The Records Management Assessment Tool is a self-assessment tool focused on the management of records, information and data in NSW public offices, and how these practices align with requirements in the State Records Act.

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Retention and Disposal Authorities

Records retention and disposal authorities identify which records created and received by NSW public offices are required as State archives. They provide approval for the destruction of other records after minimum retention periods have been met.


Rules and regulations


Contact State Records NSW

Contact State Records NSW if you need assistance or have questions related to the management of government records and guidance on recordkeeping standards and practices within NSW public offices

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