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.
Records and Information Management Policy
The Records and Information Management Policy is an internal corporate policy of State Records NSW. The policy establishes and communicates State Records NSW’s commitment to transparency, accountability and efficient business through records and information management.
Policy on accessibility of equipment and technology dependent records
The Policy on accessibility of equipment and technology dependent records establishes principles underpinning the requirements for public offices to ensure accessibility to equipment- and technology-dependent State records.
Standard on records management
Learn about the standard on records management in New South Wales. It helps government agencies manage their records effectively throughout their lifecycle.
Standard on the physical storage of State records
Learn about the physical storage of State records. This standard helps government agencies understand how to preserve, secure, and provide access to physical records
Recordkeeping code of best practice
Learn about the code of best practice for records management in public offices in NSW.
Annual Report of the State Records Authority NSW
This annual report presents information relating to the functions of State Records NSW from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
State Records NSW Government information access form
Use this form to make a formal information access request to State Records NSW.
State Records NSW Public Interest Disclosure Policy
A public interest disclosure (PID) is an allegation of corruption or serious wrongdoing made by a public official and about a public official.
State Records NSW Corporate Plan 2024-2025
State Records NSW works to make public offices aware of these obligations and assists them to develop the capability and expertise to meet them. Read through our Corporate plan of how we will achieve this in 2024-2025.
State Records NSW Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Find the terms and conditions of purchase orders for goods and services placed by State Records NSW.