RecordSearch describes over 7.7 million records created by 9000 Australian Government agencies, mostly since 1901.

Searchable records include documents, photographs, posters, maps, films and sound recordings. Generally, 30 years after a record is created, the public can access it.

We continuously add new descriptions and digital images. Currently, 18.2 million digital images are available for viewing.

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RecordSearch includes some names and images of Indigenous Australians now deceased