State Records NSW

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

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State Records NSW is moving to nsw.gov.au

During this time you will find information on both nsw.gov.au and our website.

If you can't find what you're looking for here, you can check the State Records NSW website.

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Introduction to good recordkeeping

Learn about the requirements and responsibilities when creating, managing and disposing of records.

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What we do

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Our regulatory framework

We have developed a suite of products including policies, standards, procedures and guidance to assist public offices to meet policy objectives and compliance requirements.

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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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Records 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

Phone us:02 9714 3080 Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (excluding public holidays) 

Accessing the State Archives Collection

Please contact Museums of History NSW to access records held in the State Archives Collection including school files, family history research and NSW government records.

Phone us:02 9673 1788

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