Queensland State Archives ensures that the public records of Queensland are made, managed and kept.
Public authorities can now digitise and dispose of some permanent physical records, where the required conditions are met in accordance with the Source Records retention and disposal schedule. This means your public authority may be able to scan permanent value records, keep the digitised copy as the official record and dispose of the physical source…
A big thank you to the 199 attendees who joined us for the second PRIME Network meeting of 2026! For those who couldn’t make it—or if you’d like a quick refresher—here’s a summary of the key sessions and highlights from the event. SESSION 1: PUBLIC AUTHORITY TOOLKIT The Public Authority Toolkit is a curated collection…
The Public Authority Toolkit is a curated collection of practical records management resources developed in response to feedback from public authorities. Bringing together foundational factsheets, videos, guidance and tools, it helps you explore some of the key concepts and responsibilities involved in managing public records. The essentials of records management, brought together in one toolkit…
Digital files are made up of several parts that we don’t always see when working with them. Understanding these parts can make recordkeeping concepts like metadata, file formats and checksums much easier to understand. Let’s break down the anatomy of a digital file and what you’ll find inside. What’s actually inside a digital file? Digital…
Thanks to the 220 attendees who joined us for the first PRIME Network meeting of 2026! If you couldn’t attend this insightful session or would like a quick recap, here’s a summary of the key discussions. Key updates were provided by the Digital Archive Team, including progress on the draft retention and disposal schedule for…
What is digital-by-default? Digital-by-default has become a common phrase as we move into fully digital workflows. When it comes to maintaining and keeping public records, digital-by-default is a principle that prioritises the creation, management and storage of records in digital form as the official version throughout their lifecycle. It encourages a shift away from paper-based…
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