Find key resources from federal, state, territory and local governments, explore notable collections and discover how to access materials that have shaped Australia’s political history.

Find Australian political memorabilia and historical records which throw light on the influences and changes that have shaped our politics and political systems over the decades.

Elections and referendums are key turning points in Australia’s political history.

Find detailed records of Federal Government processes, actions, documents, statements and commentaries in our collection.

Search for government publications in our collections or in state or territory collecting institutions.

Find a range of materials about Australia’s 500 local governments which manage many of the local issues and services that impact the daily lives of residents.

You may need to access statistical data to support or illustrate your research. This guide will help you find and access key records and resources.

Use this guide to help find and access resources about the movements that have shaped social and cultural change in Australia.

Use this guide to help find and access resources in our collection about Australia's climate action protests, anti-mining protests and the Franklin Dam blockade. 

Find out how to use electoral rolls to locate your family members or other peoples location or addresses over the years and who was living with them.

The United Nations (UN) was established on 24 October 1945 by 51 countries, with the stated goal of organising to: 'preserve peace through international cooperation and collective security'. 

United States congressional publications are of interest as primary sources for students of United States history, for United States foreign and economic policy, and for other public affairs issues of interest to other countries.