The Top Western Islands comprise Boigu, Dauan and Saibai Islands.

The Central Islands comprise Masig, Poruma, Warraber and Yam Islands.

The Eastern Islands cluster comprises Darnley Island (Erub), the Murray Island Group (Mer, Dauar, Waier) and Stephen Island (Ugar).

Highlights collection items in our catalogue from the 5 major island clusters in the Torres Straits Region.

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

Learn how to access historical gazetteers, Ordnance Survey maps, and early atlases to uncover your family's origins in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

This guide will help you find information about Commonwealth and State/Territory law, both at the National Library and online.

Legislation, also known as statutes or Acts of Parliament, is the written law made by Parliament. In any year the Parliament may vote on new Acts of Parliament to create new laws or vote to change, or amend, older Acts of Parliament. 

From 1911 until self-government in May 1989, the laws of the Australian Capital Territory were made by Acts of the federal Parliament or by ordinances made by the Governor-General. From 1974 to 1986 these ordinances were passed after consultation with the House of Assembly and Legislative Assembly.

The printed collections at the National Library contain substantial collections of older legislation in print, though these may not be complete sets.