Author: QSA Gov Services
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Summary of PRIME Network Meeting November 2025
Thanks to the 128 attendees who joined us for the November 2025 PRIME Network meeting. If you were unable to attend our final CoP for 2025, or want a brief recap, please see below for a summary of what was discussed. This meeting focused heavily on “disaster preparedness” to assist public authorities with preparing for…
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Summary of PRIME Network Meeting 28th August 2025
Thank you to all 157 attendees who joined us for the August 2025 PRIME network meeting. We’re thrilled to see such a high number of attendees at the meeting, the biggest for 2025, and we’re equally chuffed to have received positive feedback post meeting. For anyone who was unable to attend the meeting, or you…
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NAIDOC Week 2025: Honouring legacy, shaping the future
NAIDOC Week (6–13 July 2025) is our yearly chance to slow down, stand on Country, and remember why our work matters. This year’s theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy lands close to home for us at Queensland State Archives (QSA). Every day, the records in our care carry stories back to community, helping…
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Privacy Awareness Week 2025 16th -22nd June
Privacy – it’s everyone’s business! Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an annual event dedicated to highlighting the importance of protecting our personal information. This year, it runs from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd June, under the theme: “Privacy – it’s everyone’s business”. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) has PAW resources available on their…
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International Archives week 2025
International Archives week 2025 was held from the 9th to 13th of June, with the 9th of June marking International Archives Day. This year’s theme, as announced by International Council on Archives (ICA), is: Archives for Everyone #archivesareaccessible. The purpose of this year’s theme is to recognise the crucial role of accessibility in the digital…
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Summary of PRIME Network meeting 14 May 2025
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the May 2025 PRIME Network meeting- we had 116 attendees! For anyone who may have missed the meeting, or wants a refresher, please see below for a summary of what was discussed. The meeting focused on recapping key information from the draft Mandatory Standards round…
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Summary of Mandatory Standards Consultation Sessions
Recently, we hosted our second round of consultation with key stakeholders, including public authorities, to gather feedback on: Consultation closed on 16 May 2025. We want to extend our appreciation to the 142 attendees representing 74 public authorities across various government sectors who attended and provided valuable feedback at the online sessions. During these sessions…
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Summary of PRIME Network Meeting 5 February 2025
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the February 2025 PRIME Network meeting. For anyone who could not make it, or might want a refresher, please see below for a summary of what was discussed. Highlights from this meeting 1. Active recordkeeping management The Public Records Act 2023 (PR Act) commenced on…
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Shaping the Future of Recordkeeping: Insights from our First Consultation on Mandatory Standards
The Public Records Act 2023 marks a significant step forward in ensuring the proper management of public records across Queensland. Following its enactment in December 2024, Queensland State Archives (QSA) has been working closely with public authorities to develop Mandatory Standards that will support compliance with the Act. These standards will set out the minimum…
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Disaster season is coming – are you ready to protect your records?
Queensland is known for being the resilient state for a reason. We can experience just about every type of extreme weather event there is, from floods to droughts, fires, cyclones, thunderstorms, heat waves and hailstorms – sometimes enduring multiple at once! Resilience is what keeps us Queenslanders getting back up after these events, but there’s…
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