The role of State Records NSW
State Records NSW is the NSW Government’s records management authority.
We administer Parts 1, 2, 3 and 7 of the State Records Act 1998 which covers NSW public sector bodies such as:
- NSW government agencies
- local councils
- local health districts
- State owned corporations
- universities.
Our core role is to support transparent and accountable government, ensuring that government records are properly created, managed and made accessible to the public.
Contacting State Records NSW
Contact State Records NSW if you need assistance or have questions related to:
- the management of government records
- guidance on recordkeeping standards and practices within NSW public offices
Please contact Museums of History NSW for any enquiries about:
- accessing records in the State Archive Collection
- transferring state archives and regulation of access directions
- commercial storage of records with the Government Records Repository
Contact State Records NSW
Contact: Executive Director, State Records Authority NSW
Email: info@staterecords.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9714 3080
Accessing, transferring and storing records enquiries
For access to the State Archives Collection, help to transfer records or records storage, please contact Museums of History NSW.
Access 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.