Access key resources from the Library's collection related to the lead-up to the 1967 referendum, the significance of the historic 'Yes' vote, and its ongoing legacy in the pursuit of justice, equality, and recognition for First Australians.

Discover more about the legislation of the Australian Capital Territory.

This guide explains how to find and access Australian legislation, organised by level of government (federal, state/territory, and local) and by type of law, including primary legislation (Acts or statutes) and delegated legislation (subordinate legislation). 

Learn what Bills and explanatory memoranda are, their purpose in the law-making process, and where they can be found.

Locate Commonwealth legislation online and in our collections, including point-in-time versions, reprints, and consolidated legislation.

This guide will help you find information about court cases in court records and how to access them both at the National Library and online.

This guide will help you find information about court cases in law reports and how to access them both at the National Library and online.

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

This guide will help you identify and locate standards from Australia and overseas.

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

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