Census information is useful for the study of historical and contemporary statistics and population trends.

Some of the major overseas government statistical agencies, the equivalents of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, provide comprehensive, free information from national to local levels.

How to find statistics in the Library and elsewhere

Browse example questions received by the Library. Answers were provided by Reader Services staff using the resources in this guide.

A guide to finding Australian poetry

How to find children's books and information about children's books

A guide to finding Australian literature resources

If you're trying to reconnect with friends or relatives, there are a range of resources and organisations that can help you.

The Federal Register of Legislation (the Legislation Register) is the authorised whole-of-government website for Commonwealth legislation and related documents.

A bill is a proposal for a law or a change to an existing law. A Commonwealth bill can be introduced into either house of Parliament, unless it is a money bill which must be introduced in the lower house.