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Front page of the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, with a large image of the Australian coat of arms at the top

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. 1, 1 January 1901, in which the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed from the Papers of Sir Edmund Barton, 1827-1940, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-224669092

Government gazettes research guide

Use this guide for tips and hints for finding and using Government gazettes in your research.

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1806 map of Tasmania showing municipalities and districts

Tasmania Surveyor General's Office & John Vail, Map of Tasmania showing municipalities and districts under Local Government Act 1806, 1907, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-232097041

Local government

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.

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Other states and territories legislation

Find out more about the legislation of the Australian states and territories.

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black and white photo of 1899 Australian Referendum results

Australian Federation Referendum Results 1899, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-136434299

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.

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Two demonstrators stand on a structure at Parliament House, Canberra, raising their arms in the air beside an Australian Coat of Arms sculpture. A large peace flag is draped over the emblem. The black-and-white image captures the scene from below, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Sean Davey, Demonstrators drape a peace flag over the Coat of Arms, Iraq War protest, Great Verandah, Parliament House, Canberra, 2003, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-147381669

Protest and dissent

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

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black and white photo of swearing in of first Legislative Assembly in Darwin in 1974

Michael Jensen, Swearing in of the first Legislative Assembly, Darwin, 20 November 1974, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-137086388

State and territory governments

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

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National Capital Development Commission Sketch of the National Library of Australia

National Capital Development Commission, Sketch of the National Library of Australia, 1962, nla.obj-150872437 

Statistics research guide

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.

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Cover page of 'Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations 2005 (No. 2)' document

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations 2005 (No. 2), nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn3417323

Subordinate legislation

Learn more about these types of delegated and where to find them in our collections, relevant state or territory collecting institutions, and online.

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Six books about Australian legislation spread on a wooden table

Books on Australian legislation

The legal system

Find what constitutes law, how laws are made, and the different levels of legislation within Australia’s federal system of government.

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cover of book 'Australia : candidate for the United Nations Security Council 2013-14'

Australia : candidate for the United Nations Security Council 2013-14, Commonwealth of Australia, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn5156785

United Nations research guide

Discover the extensive collection of official UN records and publications that twe provides access to.

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United States Congressional publications and information

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.

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