Recordkeeping

Public Records Act

Find out more about the Public Records Act 2023 implementation.

Get started with records management

Learn the basics of government records management.

Retention, disposal and destruction of public records

• Search for a retention and disposal schedule

Resources and tools for records management

• Forms for records management

News, events and consultations

Find out what's happening at Queensland State Archives and register for events.

Maintain digital records

• Digital public records, storage media and systems
• File formats for long-term digital public records
• Migrate digital public records
• Manage public records when decommissioning business systems

Maintain physical records

• Recommended public records storage conditions
• Preserve, repair and conserve physical records
• Prevent or treat mould
• Control pests

Risk and disaster management for records

• Assess and manage your recordkeeping risk
• Disaster management for public records

Transfer and manage records at QSA

• Use ArchivesGateway
• Transfer records to QSA
• Determining access for public records at QSA (Restricted Access Notices and Restricted Access Periods)
• Retrieve or access your agency's records at QSA (File Issue service)

Digital archive

Learn more about the digital archive.