Commonwealth Archives Office
March 1961 – 1974
Previously Archives Division, Commonwealth National Library (1952–1961). Renamed Australian Archives in 1974.
The Commonwealth's archival authority, responsible for the custody, appraisal and disposal of Commonwealth government records.
Names over time
- Archives Division, Commonwealth National Library1952–1961
- Commonwealth Archives Office1961–1974
- Australian Archives1974–1998
- National Archives of Australia1998–present
How it came into existence
Formed in March 1961, when the National Library Act 1960 came into force, by separating the Archives Division of the Commonwealth National Library as an independent office responsible to the Prime Minister's Department, following the 1957 Paton report.
Separated from the National Library as an independent office.
How it ended
Renamed Australian Archives in 1974.
Main functions
- custody of Commonwealth government records
- records appraisal and disposal
- regional repositories in each state
- public access to archives
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Special Minister of State.
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Sources
Government records and websites
Other sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.