Records retention and disposal authorities

A note about approval

1. While State Records NSW gives approval for the destruction of certain records after minimum retention periods have been met in this retention and disposal authority, it does not compel destruction of records. Public offices are responsible for determining whether there are business or other needs for retaining records beyond the minimum retention periods set out in this authority.
2.  A public office must not dispose of any records where the public office is aware of possible legal action (including legal discovery, court cases, formal applications for access (GIPA)) where the records may be required as evidence.
3. For records that are severely damaged by fire, flood, mould, neglect etc. or for digital records that are unreadable or inaccessible, contact State Records NSW immediately when identified.