Standards and policies overview
In accordance with the provisions of the State Records Act 1998 (section 13), State Records NSW may approve standards and codes of best practice for records management for use by public offices.
Recordkeeping standards are mandatory, measurable and include minimum compliance requirements. They are outcomes oriented, rather than prescriptive.
Policies issued by State Records NSW establish frameworks, principles and objectives underpinning the NSW Government's approach to records management or the conduct of certain recordkeeping practices.
Registrations open for the 2025 annual Rural Women’s Gathering in Lismore
Registrations are now open for the annual Rural Women’s Gathering on Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Lismore.
Next steps in opals mining review
Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos and Member for Barwon Roy Butler this week met with opal miners and land holder representatives’ groups from Lightning Ridge and White Cliffs.
Upgraded Digital Photo Card the green light for digital identity
Digital Photo Card holders will be given access to an upgraded digital identity document from this month in a major step forward in developing the NSW Government’s Digital ID and Wallet.
Planning reforms to deliver affordable housing in Wollongong
Key workers, students, cleaners, and childcare workers are all a step closer to better access to affordable housing in central Wollongong with the approval of 145 new homes including 25 affordable units.
Sod turns on new refuge for women and children escaping violence in Griffith
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to build a safer New South Wales by investing $6.4 million into a new emergency refuge for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) in Griffith LGA.
School oval gates thrown open across NSW, unlocking new green spaces for the public
Schools across NSW are throwing open their gates for the public to access outdoor facilities outside of school hours every day of the week, in a trial allowing families and communities greater access to green space.
$180,000 to support people living with macular disease
The NSW Government has announced $180,000 in funding to increase access to treatment and support services for people living with macular disease.
Support for Northern and Western NSW farmers as flood risks increase
Landholders and communities in western NSW are being urged to prepare for extensive flooding and isolation throughout April and May as significant flows from Queensland continue to move down the river systems into NSW.
Bulldogs ahead of the pack with new Centre of Excellence
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs may be flying high but they’re not resting on their laurels, with a new Centre of Excellence approved at the Belmore Sports Ground by the Minns Labor Government.
Coasties making the most of NSW Government solar battery subsidy
Central Coast households and businesses are making the most of the Minns Labor Government's incentive to slash the cost of solar battery installation to reap the rewards of lower energy bills.