Welcome to our new State Records NSW site
We have moved our information to nsw.gov.au. Although we have a new look and feel, our content remains the same.
Not sure where to find something? Try our new improved search function, or contact govrec@staterecords.nsw.gov.au
2024 State of Recordkeeping report
State Records NSW conducted its third Recordkeeping Monitoring Exercise in 2024. The exercise requested public offices in NSW to carry out a self-assessment and rate the maturity of their recordkeeping using the Records Management Assessment Tool (RMAT).


Managing records in government
Learn about how to manage records in government.

Recordkeeping compliance and regulation
Find out how to manage government records. Learn the rules, follow compliance standards, and understand the State Records Act 1998.

Recordkeeping guidance and resources
Guidance and resources to help you effectively manage recordkeeping in government organisations.
Recordkeeping responsibilities

This includes people who work in NSW government agencies, State owned corporations, local health districts, universities and local councils. Learn about what you need to do when creating, capturing, and managing records.

The role of senior responsible officers for records management in government organisations

Understand your duties in managing government records. Learn key compliance standards and more.

Training resources

Introduction to Good Recordkeeping
Read transcriptOnline training modules
State Records NSW offers a number of free online training modules on records management and recordkeeping in the NSW public sector.
Start learning about recordkeeping
What is good recordkeeping?
Good recordkeeping ensures transparency, accountability and informed decision-making in NSW Government public offices.
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Accessing the State Archives Collection
To access records held in the State Archives Collection including school files, family history research and NSW government records, please contact Museums of History NSW.