Our theatre and performance music collections showcase the music Australians were listening to throughout the 20th century.

The Library holds several smaller archives of individual Australian composers. Conductor’s scores are generally manuscript material and annotated with performance marks.

The Library has a small but significant collection of Indigenous music. This includes music both written by Indigenous people and interpreted by Europeans from interactions with Indigenous people.

The Library has the largest collection of sheet music in the country, with over 300,000 items. The bulk of the collection relates to Australian composers, performers and music publishing houses.

Making it possible for local community collections to be part of Trove

Find out more about the key players, pivotal petition campaigns, government policies and resources documenting the fight for constitutional change to end discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Use this guide to access resources related to the 1967 Referendum's questions and results, the significance of the 'Yes' vote, related misconceptions about voting rights and its lasting impact.

Delve into the referendum's impact, ongoing challenges and key milestones, including land rights, constitutional recognition and efforts to close the gap.

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.

Find out more about the constitutional context, the activism that led to change and key resources documenting the fight for recognition and justice for First Nations people.