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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...

911 water colours by Adam Forster of Australian flowers, painted between 1916 and 1927.

Contact form for legal deposit enquiries

A guide to requesting, accessing and publishing collection items in the Oral History and Folklore Collection.

Nov 5, 2025 - MARLTON, N.J. — Nov. 3, 2025 — The National Limousine Association (NLA) — the trade organization dedicated to representing the interests of the...

With support from Library Patrons, we have digitised the collections of some of Australia’s most remarkable women leaders.

How to find information about Australian literature awards.

We want to connect with peoples of diverse Pacific and South Sea Islander heritage living in Australia.

Beginner researchers can use this guide to find resources to help learn about their domestic family history or trace their ancestral origins overseas.

The Library is located on Parkes Place in the central Canberra suburb of Parkes in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Reflecting on the Australian response to AIDS Oral History Project.

We are striving to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in our workforce and to continue to build respectful...

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

The Library's Thai collection covers all subject areas, and is especially strong in the fields of humanities and social sciences.

A large collection of glass negatives, papers and photographs dating mostly from 1904 to 1940 depicting many aspects of Australian life and architecture.

We welcome offers of collection material. Find out how you can make an offer.

See some of the stories contained in the Hanho Times Korean community newsletter.

We have developed an Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Protocol to guide people on how to access and use ICIP in our collections.

The aim of this policy is to provide a clear framework to effectively manage the deaccessioning and disposal of collection material and the disposal of...

Oral history interviews by Diana Giese with Chinese Australians, Cambodian refugees and community leaders, and with people involved in the Australian...

Our eResources portal has been redeveloped to modernise the technology that supports it.

The Library is working to leverage artificial intelligence technologies to deliver our mission while retaining our trusted and respected reputation.

Female convicts were predominantly young, single women who had been domestic servants and/or who had come from a semi-skilled background - such as an...

A fundamental role of the National Library is to preserve Australia's documentary heritage, and to make sure it is available for people to use for as long as...

1534 children's books written by Australians, with significant Australian content, or with an Australian as one of the main characters, published between...

About The National Limousine Association has several active committees that play a role in the success of the NLA. Each committee’s co-chairs and...

If you want to order a digital reproduction of a library item from us, you have several options through our Copies Direct service.

How to find statistics in the Library and elsewhere

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A comprehensive collection of manuscript pencil scores, drafts of compositions, and fair copies of Sitsky's music dating from 1958 onwards.

We are grateful for the support of our Patrons and donors. Find out more about them and the projects they support in our donor report.

168 original paintings and drawings by Augustus Earle.

The Library has recently acquired a journal recording the first Russian Antarctic expedition in 1819-21.

Read newspaper clippings from the late 19th century up to the year 2000.

An album with 20 watercolours and 22 individual watercolours by Joseph Lycett. Most of the pieces focus on studies of Aboriginal people and drawings of native...

We stepped into the private libraries of one of history’s most infamous royal couples and discovered how ink, margins, and manuscript flourishes reveal more...

How to find and use items in the Manuscripts collection.

The resources available for each house may be different, due to the fact the availability, organisation, and location of records vary from state to state.

Learn about the history of our building, our services, and explore our behind-the-scenes spaces by joining a free guided tour.

What information is collected about you when you visit this site and how this information is used.

We collect Australia's stories. Ensure your story is preserved for future generations through legal deposit.

A list of steps to take to prepare for a significance assessment or a preservation needs assessment.

The Library aims to collect all of our stories so Australians can understand our past, present and place in the world.

What you can access online and how to access it

The Library’s special collections include rare books and journals, artworks, photographs, maps, sheet music, oral history recordings, manuscript papers,...

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

First Nations athletes have been involved in some of our most triumphant moments in sport and continue to make a significant contribution to our nation’s...

Sep 4, 2025 - The National Limousine Association (NLA), in July, unveiled NLARide, a new technology platform designed to effortlessly connect users with chauffeured…

The Library introduced optional two-factor authentication for your Library login on 6 June 2024.

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

Access key resources from the Library's collection related to the lead-up to the 1967 referendum, the significance of the historic 'Yes' vote,...

New collection material online reveals stories of Australia’s women scientists.

Learn about the federal election ephemera collection and how you can contribute.

The Chinese collection of the National Library is a rich source of information on the history, culture and current affairs of China.

Our newspaper collections include digitised historic and modern newspapers accessible online, as well as newspapers in microform and paper formats.

On Tuesday 24 October 2023, the Director-General of The National Library of Australia, Dr Marie-Louise Ayres, delivered an update for researchers.

The Friends of the National Library of Australia offer a wide range of membership categories to fit your situation.

Learn about the Prepublication Data Service application process for general publications.

Learn how to find and explore the Library's vast and diverse online map collection.

A gift from the Ralf Iannuzzi Memorial Trust is helping us to digitise some of our rarest items.

We are making vital improvements to our much-loved heritage building.

Find out how to get started with your family history research and how the Library can help along the way.

If your family’s births, deaths or marriages have been registered, these records can provide things like the addresses, names, ages and occupations of family...

Historic newspaper archives, such as the British Library Newspapers and the Irish Newspaper Archive, can be accessed by registered library users via our...

You can access the music collection both in the Library and online, and you can order your own copies through our Copies Direct service. Due to the unique and...

We have been selectively collecting Australian printed ephemera since the early 1960s so we can tell the story of Australian life, culture, and major events...

The Library subscribes to a number of online databases that provide access to information on Australian companies.

Not sure where to start your research? Stuck somewhere along the way? Ask a Librarian.

Dive into the oral history collection, exploring highlights and how you can access the voices that describe Australia's cultural, intellectual and social...

Advocacy The NLA Political Action Committee (PAC), the non-partisan political action committee of the NLA, is the only PAC representing and advancing the…

Jump into exciting programs and resources made for curious kids and their families to enjoy together.

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey that tracks employee perception about leadership, workplace conditions, culture and environment.

Find out what time you were born using hospital records, birth announcements and family keepsakes.

Dr Anna Kent discussed her recent Fellowship research focused on Australia's international education history.

In 2026, we are refining our venue hire services.

Some of the major overseas government statistical agencies, the equivalents of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, provide comprehensive, free information...

Find useful tips and things to keep in mind here as you start your family history journey.

Family papers, maps of the Hong Kong and Macau region, pictures, photographs and a large collection of books and pamphlets predominantly historical works,...

The Main Reading Room houses a collection of sculptures and paintings inspired by Indigenous stories of the Australian landscape.

Step into the world of William Yang in this special collection-in-focus display showcasing 24 compelling images from Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981...

The Library provides access to or holds within its collections a wide range of resources and material relating to Australian companies.

Learn how to use our eResources for scholarly research

1,277 charts and maps dating from the 16th to the late 19th centuries, including maps of the Pacific and New Zealand as well as Australia.

Some selected online First World War resources, including Australian and international websites and online subscription databases, which may be useful to...

This statement sets out our work to achieve compliance with the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework.

Helping to preserve our cultural heritage

Find out where to begin with researching your ancestry, download family history charts, and learn about resources and services available to uncover the hidden...

We invite you to experience our 2026 Enlighten projection, The Page Turner by local artists Eleanor and Giovanni.

There are many unique manuscript collections relating to World War I held at the National Library.