Managing Information

Archiving Web Resources: Guidelines for Keeping Records of Web-based Activity in the Commonwealth Government (PDF, 160KB)

This document provides Commonwealth agencies with a set of guidelines for keeping records of web-based activity. The purpose of the guidelines is to help Commonwealth agencies determine and implement appropriate strategies for creating, capturing, managing and retaining records of web-based activity for as long as they are required.

www.naa.gov.au

Commonwealth Copyright Administration

Commonwealth Copyright Administration (CCA) is responsible for the management of copyright in published materials on behalf of Commonwealth agencies. Requests for permission to reproduce Commonwealth of Australia copyright material can be submitted electronically using the copyright request form on this website or by letter.

www.ag.gov.au

Copyright

Attorney-General's Department's index page provides general information on copyright in Australia. Also provides links to key legislation and other related websites.

www.ag.gov.au

Fedlink

Fedlink provides a secure and trusted communications solution between Government agencies

www.fedlink.gov.au

Freedom of Information

The regulation of freedom of information in Australia is administered by of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. This page has information on freedom of information including how to apply, Australian Government FOI contact officers, state and territory matters and links to other FOI sites. Research aids include links to the legislation, and a history of the Act.

www.pmc.gov.au

General Disposal Authorities

The National Archives prepares and issues general disposal authorities and these are available for use by every Australian Government agency. This page has links to the current set of General Disposal Authorities.

naa.gov.au

Information Management Framework

An information management framework comprises policies, procedures and systems to enable the strategic management of information. An agency's information management framework can be assessed and enhanced by using Check-up, a National Archives tool for assessing an agency's information and records management.

naa.gov.au

National Archives of Australia (NAA)

The National Archives promotes good government recordkeeping and encourages community awareness and use of valuable Australian Government records in its care.

www.naa.gov.au

Note for File: A Report on Recordkeeping in the Australian Public Service

This report provides information about recordkeeping policies and practices that can be used in APS agencies to improve recordkeeping. This report is directed to a general APS audience, because all APS employees have some recordkeeping responsibilities.

www.apsc.gov.au