Destruction of Records
Records of temporary value can be destroyed in accordance with disposal schedules and management authorisation.
Digital Records Management
Most information created, received, or converted to digital can be managed electronically avoiding the need to print and file.
Disposal of Records
Agencies and local councils must only dispose of official records in accordance with a determination made by the Director of State Records with the approval of State Records Council.
General Disposal Schedules (GDS)
General Disposal Schedules approved by State Records Council.
Mouldy and Damaged Records
What to do about mouldy and damaged records, including conservation treatment.
Public Access Determinations
Agencies determine public access to archives in consultation with the Director, State Records.
Records Disposal Schedules (RDS)
Operational Records Disposal Schedules (RDS) approved by State Records Council.
Transport and Delivery of Records
Physical transfer of records to State Records' custody can only occur once we have approved the transfer proposal.