Category: Blogs
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Digitising your public records
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…
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Summary of PRIME Network meeting 3 June 2026
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…
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What’s in the Public Authority Toolkit?
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…
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Anatomy of a digital record
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…
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Summary of PRIME Network meeting 4 March 2026
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…
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Digital by Default
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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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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