National Archives of Australia

The National Archives of Australia ( NAA ) is an Australian Government agency that serves as the national archives of the nation.

It collects, preserves and encourages access to important Commonwealth government records.

Established under and governed by the Archives Act 1983, its main roles are "to collect and preserve Australia's most valuable government records and encourage their use by the public, and to promote good information management by Commonwealth government agencies, especially in meeting the challenges of the digital age".

The NAA also develops exhibitions, publishes books and guides to the collection, and delivers educational programs.. After World War I the Commonwealth National Library (later National Library of Australia) was responsible for collecting Australian Government records. The library appointed its first archives officer in 1944.