6868

Records documenting arrangements for board members to undertake a journey or trip for board related purposes. Includes itineraries and programs.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6869

Final internal and external audit reports relating to the board administration function.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6870

Records documenting the planning and conduct of internal and external audits relating to the board administration function. Includes:

• routine correspondence with auditing body
• minutes of meetings
• notes taken at opening and exit interviews
• draft report
• comments

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6871

Final versions of board minutes.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Retain as national archives

6872

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of board meetings. Includes:

• agenda
• notices of meetings
• draft minutes
• booking of venue
• meeting notifications
• draft summaries

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6873

Records documenting recommendations or nominations for board membership that are successful.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 10 years after termination of appointment

6874

Records documenting the appointment of board members, including acting appointments. Includes:

• nominations
• copies of letters of appointment
• letters of acceptance
• consultations

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 10 years after termination of appointment

6875

Records documenting the termination of a board membership.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 10 years after termination of appointment

6876

Records advising the Minister of changes to board membership.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6877

Records documenting recommendations or nominations for board membership that are not successful.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6878

Records of committees established by the board. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• appointment of committee members
• terms of reference of meetings
• final versions of minutes
• reports, briefing papers
• supporting documents tabled at board meetings

(Date range: 1976 - )

Destroy 10 years after committee dissolved

6879

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the board administration function.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 1 year after production of procedures

6880

Master set of manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the board administration function.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy when procedures are superseded

6881

Copies of manuals, handbooks, directives, etc.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

6882

Records documenting the payment of remunerations and allowances to board members. Includes

• copies of receipts
• claim forms
• reimbursement statements

(Date range: 1973 - )

Destroy 7 years after payment

6883

Copies of remuneration rulings from remuneration tribunal.

(Date range: 1973 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

6884

Final versions of reports that concern controversial issues, provide significant knowledge and understanding between the peoples of Australia and other countries, or which result in major changes to policy, programs or operations. Includes meeting briefs and reports of board committees.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Retain as national archives

6885

Final versions of reports that do not concern controversial issues, do not provide significant knowledge and understanding between the peoples of Australia and other countries, or result in only minor changes to policy, programs or operations. Includes meeting briefs.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6886

Working papers documenting the development and distribution of all reports. Includes drafts and comments received.

(Date range: 1958 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6887

Records documenting cases of arrest or detention where substantial action is taken by the agency, there is intervention by the Minister or government, the case is unusual, contentious or widely publicised; or the case establishes precedent affecting agency policy, procedures or operations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6888

Records documenting other cases of arrest or detention that are routine and where no substantial action is taken by the agency. Includes visit program plans, estimate of financial cost and next of kin details.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6889

Records documenting the coordination for the recovery of abducted children or situations of child welfare protection where substantial action is taken by the agency, the case is unusual, contentious or attracts high media interest, child is not returned to parent awarded custody, or the case establishes precedent affecting agency policy.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6890

Records documenting the agency's assistance with the adoption of overseas children by Australian parents.

(Date range: 1901 - )

For cases where the agency gives advice regarding overseas adoptions and provides no further assistance, use CONSULAR SERVICES - Advice.

Destroy 7 years after minor reaches 18 years of age

6891

Records relating to cases of child abduction or custody suits where the case is routine and is not regarded as unusual or contentious, and does not attracts high media interest.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after minor reaches 18 years of age

6892

Records relating to cases of child abduction or custody suits where no substantial action is taken by the agency, or case is designated as a private matter.

(Date range: 1901 - ).

Destroy 7 years after minor reaches 18 years of age

6893

Records relating to the death of an Australian in a crisis situation where the agency's crisis centre was activated, the crisis is a result of terrorism, the crisis is unusual, contentious or widely publicised, or the case establishes precedent affecting agency policy, procedures and operations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6894

Records relating to the death of an Australian overseas where substantial action is taken by the agency, the case is unusual, contentious or widely publicised, or the case establishes precedent affecting agency policy, procedures and operations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6895

Records relating to the death of an Australian overseas where no substantial action is taken by the agency.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

6896

Records relating to custody and transmission of personal property held in trust by the agency. Includes cases where the property is unclaimed.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6897

Records relating to the arrangement for the funeral of an Australian who dies overseas, where the funeral is handled by the agency.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6898

Records relating to the settlement of estates of Australians by the agency.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6899

Records associated with assistance provided to sick, injured or hospitalised Australians. Includes medical evacuations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6900

Contact lists of medical practitioners and facilities.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy when lists are superseded

6901

Records documenting the repatriation of individuals to Australia. Includes:

• repatriation approval
• Undertaking to Repay form
• indemnity documentation

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6902

Records documenting assistance to Australians who are victims of crime (e.g. theft, kidnapping, rape) where substantial action is taken by the agency, there is intervention by the Minister or government, the case is unusual, contentious or widely publicised, or the case establishes precedent affecting agency policy, procedures and operations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6903

Records documenting assistance to Australians who are victims of criminal activity where no substantial action is taken by the agency.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

6904

Records documenting welfare assistance provided to Australians.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6905

Records documenting enquiries about the whereabouts of Australians travelling or living overseas where the person cannot be found.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

6906

Records documenting enquiries about the whereabouts of Australians overseas where substantial action is undertaken by the agency and the person is found.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6907

Records documenting routine enquiries about the whereabouts of Australians overseas where only minor action is required and no welfare action is provided.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6908

Final versions of addresses presented to support the consular services function. Includes speeches and multi-media presentations.

(Date range: 1988 - )

Destroy 2 years after last presentation

6909

Working papers documenting the development of presentations supporting the consular services function. Includes:

• requests for presentation
• research documentation
• drafts

(Date range: 1988 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

6910

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the consular services function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6911

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the consular services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6912

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6913

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6914

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the consular services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6915

Final versions of international treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6916

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of significant agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6917

Final versions of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

6918

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

6919

Final internal and external audit reports relating to the consular services function.

(Date range: 1930 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6920

Records documenting the planning and conduct of internal and external audits relating to the consular services function. Includes:

• routine correspondence with auditing body
• minutes of meetings
• notes taken at opening and exit interviews
• draft report
• comments

(Date range: 1930 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6921

Records documenting claims for compensation for injury, death, loss or damage of property and loss of income, following an international conflict, such as war.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 10 years after finalisation of claim

6922

Records documenting other compensation claims where the claims are regarded as unwarranted or private matters.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6923

Records documenting attendance of agency personnel, as representatives of the agency at conferences arranged by other organisations and related to the consular services function. Includes:

• completed registration forms
• programs
• conference promotional material
• participants' reports

(Date range: 1959 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6924

Records documenting contract management relating to the consular services function. Includes minutes of meetings with main stakeholders, and performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 1959 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

6925

Final versions of service charters and directives relating to the provision of consular services to clients.

(Date range: 1999 - )

Retain as national archives

6926

Working papers documenting the development of service charters and directives relating to the provision of consular services to clients.

(Date range: 1999 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6927

Records documenting the handling of enquiries on the whereabouts of foreign nationals visiting or residing in Australia where substantial investigation is required, or where the case is unusual, contentious or affects policies and procedures.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

6928

Records documenting the handling of other enquiries on the whereabouts of foreign nationals visiting or residing in Australia, which involve minor action.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6929

Records documenting the handling of routine enquiries regarding consular services.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

6930

Records documenting surveys and other assessments of products, programs, processes, systems or services relating to the consular services function. Includes:

• evaluation criteria
• draft and final version of survey/evaluation forms
• returned survey forms
• results of survey
• recommendations

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6931

Records documenting the implementation of plans, recommendations, policies, procedures and instructions to support the consular services function.

(Date range: 1998 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6932

Records documenting the monitoring of overseas developments by posts and contacts.

(Date range: 1967 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6933

Records documenting the performance of notarial services by consular officers.

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6934

Sample signatures and material used to authenticate documents.

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 3 years after superseded

6935

Records documenting the development and establishment of consular services policies. Includes:

• policy proposals
• research papers
• results of consultations
• supporting reports
• major drafts
• final policy documents

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after policy is superseded

6936

Working papers documenting the development of consular services policies.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 3 years after promulgation of new policy

6937

Master set of consular instructions detailing procedures supporting the consular services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6938

Master set of other departmental manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the consular services function. Excludes consular instructions.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after procedures are superseded

6939

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the consular services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after production of procedures

6940

Records documenting the receipt, investigation and reply to complaints or comments relating to the consular services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 6 years after action completed

6941

Registers or lists of Australians visiting or residing in a specified country.

(Date range: 1943 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

6942

Records supporting the registration of Australians visiting or residing in a specified country. Includes

• registration cards
• update particulars
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1943 - )

Destroy 30 days after registration or amendment process completed

6943

Final versions of unpublished formal reports initiated by Parliament, Minister, or statutory body which relates to policy, strategy, or framework of consular services.

(Date range: 1913 - )

Retain as national archives

6944

Working papers documenting the development of unpublished formal reports initiated by Parliament, Minister, or statutory body which relates to policy, strategy, or framework of consular services.

(Date range: 1913 - )

Destroy 50 years after action completed

6945

Final versions of internal or external reports relating to the consular services function. Includes:

• statistical reports
• post evaluation reports
• management reports
• incident and contact reports

(Date range: 1913 - )

Destroy 6 years after action completed

6946

Chronological run of Third Person Notes (In and Out) used to inform or advise about a particular issue.

(Date range: 1913 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6947

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1913 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

6948

Final versions of reviews relating to consular services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6949

Working papers relating to the review of programs and operations supporting consular services function. Includes:

• review request
• arrangement details for interviews and surveys
• reference material
• interview and survey documentation
• draft review document
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6950

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the consular services function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT)
• draft contracts
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 1993 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

6951

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 1993 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

6952

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 1993 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

6953

Country-specific travel advice notices that have been issued and which focus on risks to Australian travellers.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after travel advice is issued

6954

General advice notices which have been issued and provide general information (such as the need for travel insurance) to Australian travellers.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after notice has been promulgated

6955

Travel bulletins that have been issued and which focus on specific issues or events which may affect Australian travellers (such as natural disasters or civil disruptions).

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after bulletin is promulgated

6956

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the crisis management function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1940 - )

Retain as national archives

6957

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the crisis management function.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Retain as national archives

6958

Records documenting advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6959

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6960

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the crisis management function.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6961

Records documenting agency liaison processes relating to crisis management function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6962

Records documenting briefing sessions relating to significant crises involving the activation of the crisis centre. Includes:

• agenda
• briefing information
• proceedings
• talking points

(Date range: 1940 - )

Retain as national archives

6963

Records documenting briefing sessions relating to other crises. Includes

• agenda
• briefing information
• proceedings
• talking points

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6964

Records of committees, such as Departmental Emergency Task Force and Inter-Departmental Emergency Task Force, formed to handle crisis situations where the agency provides the Secretariat. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee/task force
• final versions of minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1978 - )

Retain as national archives

6965

Records of committees, such as Inter-Departmental Emergency Task Force, formed to handle crisis situations and where the agency is not Secretariat. Includes:

• copies of minutes
• copies of documents tabled at meetings
• copies of reports and directives

(Date range: 1978 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6966

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of crisis management committees. Includes agenda, notices of meetings and draft minutes.

(Date range: 1978 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6967

Records documenting the management of the crisis centre. Includes:

• recommendation to activate centre
• allocation lists of resources
• copies of passenger manifests

(Date range: 1997 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6968

Records documenting the handling of enquiries from the public relating to the welfare of family and acquaintances associated with a crisis.

(Date range: 1985 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6969

Records documenting the evacuation of Australian and approved foreign nationals from potential danger. Includes:

• approval to evacuate
• lists of sea and air embarkation points
• assessments of modes of evacuation
• information sheet
• passenger manifests
• indemnity from liability forms
• evacuee boarding passes
• next of kin notification consent forms

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6970

Final evaluation report of the agency's response to a crisis.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Retain as national archives

6971

Other records documenting the evaluation of the agency's response to a crisis.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6972

Records documenting the monitoring of crisis developments by posts and contacts. Includes:

• copies of newspapers and media reporting
• notes on observations and meetings
• telephone conversation notes
• progress reports

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6973

Master copies of mission contingency plans. Includes:

• communication details
• city and country maps
• mission details
• transportation details

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 3 years after superseded

6974

Records documenting the development of contingency plans. Includes:

• identified risks
• reference information
• draft plans
• comments

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy after plan is superseded

6975

Copies of mission contingency plans. Includes:

• communication details
• city and country maps
• mission details
• transportation details

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

6976

Final policy documents and major drafts documenting the development and establishment of crisis management policies.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Retain as national archives

6977

Other records documenting the development and establishment of crisis management policies. Includes policy proposals, research papers, results of consultations and supporting reports.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 3 years after promulgation of new policy

6978

Master set of manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the crisis management function.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 10 years after procedures are superseded

6979

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the crisis management function.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6980

Records documenting the receipt, investigation and reply to complaints, compliments or comments relating to the crisis management function.

(Date range: 2002 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6981

Final versions of formal reports documenting developments, decisions and actions relating to the crisis management function. Includes:

• situation reports (sitreps)
• talking points
• progress reports

(Date range: 1940 - )

Retain as national archives

6982

Other reports relating to the crisis management function.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6983

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of all reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

6984

Records documenting the response to crises. Includes:

• notification of emergency
• details of Australians involved
• response plans

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

6985

Records documenting the review of the agency's response to a crisis.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

6986

Records documenting the review of mission contingency plans.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 3 years after superseded

6987

Working papers documenting the review of agency operations and contingency plans related to the crisis management function.

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6988

Records documenting risk management relating to the crisis management function. Includes:

• classification of risks
• lists of risk indicators
• lists of risks/threats

(Date range: 1964 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6989

Records documenting the management of the warden network. Includes:

• contact details of warden
• allocation lists of wardens to specific areas
• contact lists of Australians residing in or visiting warden's area
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 2000 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

6990

Records documenting the arrangements between the agency and the Commonwealth archiving authority or authorities from other countries, in regards to records that are exempt from public access.

(Date range: 1985 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

6991

Master set of the agency's Policy Administration Circulars.

(Date range: 1969 - )

Retain as national archives

6992

Personnel records of prominent people, including former Heads of Mission, Ambassadors, Consul-Generals etc.

(Date range: 1969 - )

Retain as national archives

6993

Master set of the agency's Information Circulars.

(Date range: 1969 - )

Destroy 5 years after issue of circular

6994

Photocopies of agency documents supporting historical publications and collected according to the publication's criteria.

(Date range: 1969 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

6995

Records documenting the development and establishment of guidelines regarding sensitivity of records. Includes identifying specific information as exempt or available for public access.

(Date range: 1994 - )

Destroy when guidelines are superseded

6996

Records documenting reference enquiries regarding historical records. Includes:

• enquiry
• research findings
• lists of files or documents

(Date range: 1983 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

6997

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the international relations function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6998

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the international relations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

6999

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7000

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7001

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the international relations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7002

Records documenting agency liaison processes relating to the international relations function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7003

Final versions of international treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7004

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of international agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7005

Final version of other agreements. Includes negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of the agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7006

Records of external inter-government or inter-agency committees established to deal with international issues, where the agency is Secretariat or is the Australian representative, including the United Nations and Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• appointments to committee
• final versions of minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1921 - )

Retain as national archives

7007

Records of other external committees where the agency is not Secretariat and is not the Australian representative, including Joint Business Council. Records include:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion papers

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7008

Records of internal agency committees formed to consider matters relating to the international relations function. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion papers

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7009

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of all committees relating to the international relations function. Includes:

• agenda
• notices of meetings
• draft minutes

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7010

Proceedings of high-level international conferences or conventions established to deal with international issues, where the conference is hosted by the agency or where the agency is the Australian representative. Includes Regional Ministerial Conference on People Smuggling.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7011

Proceedings of other conferences or conventions supporting the international relations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7012

Records documenting administrative arrangements for conferences and conventions supporting the international relations function. Includes:

• venue details and arrangements
• catering details
• attendance and registration details
• promotional material
• speakers' details and briefs
• reports on conduct of conferences

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7013

Records documenting consultations with representatives from world power countries or regional neighbours and supporting the international relations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7014

Records documenting other consultations (international and domestic) supporting the international relations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7015

Records documenting contract management relating to the international relations function. Includes: minutes of meetings with main stakeholders; performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 1972 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7016

Records of international co-operative arrangements to which Australia is a party. Includes negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of arrangements.

(Date range: 1976 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of arrangement

7017

Records documenting successful applications for financial assistance supporting the international relations function. Includes:

• applications
• approvals
• progress reports

(Date range: 1975 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7018

Records documenting unsuccessful applications for financial assistance supporting the international relations function.

(Date range: 1975 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7019

Records documenting representations to foreign governments on behalf of other government agencies, leading community interest groups, peak industry groups, recognised influential stakeholders and individuals, concerning issues that establish precedent, that impact on Australia's relationship with another country, that involve considerable public interest or debate, or that establish precedent. Includes:

• copies of letters received
• representation documentation
• notes on meetings
• responses

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7020

Records documenting other Australian representations to foreign governments. Includes:

• copies of letters received
• representation documentation
• notes on meetings
• responses

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7021

Records documenting successful campaigns for the appointment of Australian representatives to international organisations, offices, committees, councils or groups.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7022

Registers and databases documenting support for Australian candidates in international elections.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain permanently in agency

7023

Records documenting unsuccessful campaigns for appointments of Australian representatives to international organisations, offices, committees, councils or groups.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 15 years after action completed

7024

Records documenting the monitoring of international developments by posts and contacts.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7025

Records documenting the establishment of a foreign consular post in Australia.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7026

Records documenting the establishment of an Australian consular post overseas.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7027

Records documenting the rejection for establishment of a foreign consular post in Australia.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7028

Records documenting the rejection for establishment of an Australian consular post overseas.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7029

Final versions of unpublished formal reports initiated by Parliament, Minister, or statutory body which relates to policy, strategy, or framework of international relations. Includes working papers.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7030

Final versions of formal internal, external and periodic and non-periodic reports relating to the international relations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7031

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of formal internal, external and periodic and non-periodic reports . Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7032

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the international relations function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT)
• draft contracts
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 1972 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

7033

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 1972 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

7034

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 1972 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

7035

Records documenting significant visits of foreign dignitaries to Australia, such as visits by the leader of a country, or significant visits by Australian dignitaries to foreign countries. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7036

Records documenting other visits of foreign dignitaries to Australia. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7776

Records documenting other visits of Australian dignitaries to foreign countries. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• briefings
• visit reports

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7037

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the international security function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7038

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the international security function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7039

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7040

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7041

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the international security function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7042

Records of treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party. Includes negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7043

Final versions of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7044

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7045

Records of inter-government or inter-agency committees established to deal with international security issues, where the agency is Secretariat or is the Australian representative. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• appointments to committee
• final versions of minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1945 - )

Retain as national archives

7046

Records of internal agency committees formed to consider matters relating to the international security function. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7047

Records of other high-level inter-government or inter-agency committees relating to the international security function, where the agency is not Secretariat or is not the Australian representative. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion papers

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7048

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of all committees relating to the international security function. Includes:

• agenda
• notices of meetings
• draft minutes

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7049

Proceedings of high-level international conferences or conventions supporting the international security function where the conference is hosted by the agency or where the agency is the Australian representative.

(Date range: 1919 - )

Retain as national archives

7050

Records documenting administrative arrangements for high-level international conferences and conventions hosted by the agency or where the agency is the Australian representative. Includes:

• venue details and arrangements
• catering details
• attendance and registration details
• promotional material
• speakers' details and briefs
• reports on conduct of conferences

(Date range: 1919 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7051

Records documenting other conferences or conventions supporting the international security function. Includes:

• venue details and arrangements
• catering details
• attendance and registration details
• promotional material
• speakers' details and briefs
• reports on conduct of conferences

(Date range: 1919 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7052

Records documenting consultations with representatives from world power countries or regional neighbours relating to the international security function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7064

Records documenting other consultations supporting the international security function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7065

Records documenting the management of international security exercises organised by the agency. Includes:

• planning
• minutes of meetings
• media briefs
• liaison details with agencies
• reports

(Date range: 1954 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7066

Records documenting the management of international security exercises organised by other agencies. Includes:

• notes on planning
• copies of minutes
• liaison details with agencies
• copies of reports

(Date range: 1954 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7067

Records documenting the monitoring of developments on contentious issues that present a significant threat to international security or relating to international security issues in Australia's regional neighbours.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7068

Records documenting monitoring of other overseas developments relating to international security.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7069

Records documenting the development and provision of outreach services. Includes:

• agendas
• research and reference material
• drafts
• exercises, handouts and discussion topics
• reports.

(Date range: 1999 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7070

Final versions of plans relating to the international security function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after plan is issued

7071

Working papers used to develop plans. Includes draft plans and comments.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7072

Reports relating to the international security function that provide significant background information or contextual information that impact on policy, document breaches of international security treaties or protocols or document international security incidents that threaten peace.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7073

Final versions of other formal internal, external and periodic and non-periodic reports relating to the international security function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7074

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7777

Records documenting the arrangements for significant visits of foreign dignitaries to Australia, such as visits by the leader of a country. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1939 - )

Retain as national archives

7075

Records documenting the arrangements for other visits of foreign dignitaries to Australia. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1939 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7076

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7077

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7078

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7079

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7080

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7081

Records documenting agency liaison processes relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7082

Records of international treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party. Includes administrative arrangements, negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of agreements.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Retain as national archives

7083

Final versions of other agreements.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7084

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7085

Records documenting appeals against a decision regarding non-proliferation and safeguards activities. Includes appeals to tribunals and courts.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 7 years after appeal process is finalised or terminated

7086

Final internal and external audit reports relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7087

Records documenting the planning and conduct of internal and external audits relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• routine correspondence with auditing body
• minutes of meetings
• notes taken at opening and exit interviews
• draft report
• comments

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7088

Records documenting the application, granting and renewal of permits to operate Australia's nuclear facilities (e.g. Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation).

(Date range: 1987 - )

Retain as national archives

7089

Records documenting the granting, transfer, renewal or revocation of permits to produce, process, consume scheduled chemicals, import or export scheduled chemicals or handle nuclear material. Excludes copies of supporting documents such as local council development approvals.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after expiry or other termination of permit

7090

Records documenting unsuccessful applications for permits to produce, process, consume scheduled chemicals, import or export scheduled chemicals or handle nuclear material. Excludes copies of supporting documents such as local council development approvals.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 2 years after application for permit is refused

7091

Copies of supporting documentation sighted, but not required to be retained, for the application process, such as local council development approvals.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7092

Records of inter-government or inter-agency committees relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function where the agency provides the Secretariat or is the Australian representative. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• appointments to committee
• final versions of minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7093

Records of other external inter-government or inter-agency committees where the agency does not provide the Secretariat or is not the Australian representative. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion papers

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7094

Records of internal agency committees formed to consider matters relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion papers

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7095

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of all committees relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• agenda
• notices of meetings
• draft minutes

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7096

Proceedings of international conferences or conventions supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function where the conference is hosted by the agency or where the agency is the Australian representative.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7097

Proceedings of other conferences or conventions supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7098

Records documenting administrative arrangements for conferences and conventions hosted by the agency and supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• venue details and arrangements
• catering details
• attendance and registration details
• promotional material
• conference material
• speakers' details and briefs
• reports on conduct of conferences

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7099

Records documenting consultations with representatives from foreign governments that impacts on Australia's policy regarding non-proliferation and safeguards.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7100

Records documenting other consultations supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7101

Records documenting contract management relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes: minutes of meetings with main stakeholders, performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7102

Records documenting the handling of enquiries regarding the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7103

Records documenting surveys and other assessments of products, programs, processes, systems or services relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• evaluation criteria
• draft and final version of survey/evaluation forms
• returned survey forms
• results of survey
• recommendations

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7104

Records documenting the implementation of plans, recommendations, policies, strategies, procedures and instructions to support the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7105

Records relating to inspections of Australian nuclear reactor facilities, such as Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, by the agency or by international inspection agencies such as International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Includes:

• inspection plans
• notifications
• notes on observations
• records of interviews
• results of medical examinations
• scientific and laboratory analyses
• situation reports
• progress reports
• preliminary reports
• final reports

(Date range: 1987 - )

Retain as national archives

7106

Records documenting inspections conducted overseas where the agency is an Australian representative in the inspection team. Includes copies of final inspection reports and Australian participants' reports.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7107

Records relating to inspections of other Australian permit holders by the agency or by international inspection agencies such as International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Includes:

• inspection plans
• notifications
• notes on observations
• records of interviews
• results of medical examinations
• scientific and laboratory analyses
• situation reports
• progress reports
• preliminary reports
• final reports

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 5 years after facility ceases operation

7108

Signed joint venture contracts and agreements and supporting records.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7109

Records documenting the management of joint ventures undertaken to support the Non-Proliferation and Safeguards function. Includes records relating to the establishment, maintenance and review of joint venture agreements and contracts.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of agreement or contract

7110

Reconciliation reports regarding holdings of scheduled chemicals and nuclear materials.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 20 years after action completed

7111

Working papers documenting the processing and transport of scheduled chemicals and nuclear material. Includes:

• shipping and transfer records
• customs data
• import and export-licensing records
• calculations of process losses, nuclear consumption

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7112

Final versions of minutes and supporting documents tabled at meetings to support the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7113

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of meetings held to support the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• venue details and arrangements
• notification of meeting
• agenda
• draft minutes
• written apologies

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7114

Copies of records related to monitoring for evidence of nuclear test activities.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after test activities action completed

7115

Records notifying the agency of the transport and transfer of nuclear materials.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7116

Records notifying the agency of the security breach or incident at nuclear or chemical facility, or incidents of alleged nuclear or chemical material mismanagement.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7117

Records documenting enforcement of compliance with legislation and regulations. Includes:

• offence notifications
• recommendations for enforcement
• warrants
• briefs
• correspondence with police

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7118

Records documenting the development and provision of outreach services. Includes:

• research and reference material
• routine correspondence with speakers and participants
• training course outlines and materials
• exercises, handouts, discussion topics
• feedbacks and reports on programs and training courses

(Date range: 1996 - )

Destroy 10 years after provision of course or program

7119

Final versions of plans supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes yearly inspection plans and outreach training plans.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after plan is superseded

7120

Working papers used to develop plans supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes draft plans and comments.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7121

Master set of manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7122

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 1 year after production of procedures

7123

Register of Permits and Notifications. The register documents the issue, renewal, transfer or revocation of permits to operate scheduled chemical facilities.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Retain as national archives

7124

Register of Permit and Authority Holders. The register documents the issue, renewal, transfer or revocation of permits or authorities to handle nuclear material or to communicate information regarding associated technology.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Retain as national archives

7125

Reports made to international agencies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), concerning the disposition of nuclear materials in Australia. Includes:

• Inventory Change Report (ICR)
• Material Balance Report (MBR)
• Physical Inventory Listing (PIL)

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 15 years after action completed

7126

Reports concerning transfers of nuclear items, prepared by the agency and forwarded to international agencies, such as the Atomic Energy Agency of the European Union (Euratom).

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7127

Periodic and special reports received from nuclear and scheduled chemical facility operators.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 7 years after facility ceases operation

7128

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7129

Records documenting the research results of scientific and technical investigations to support the non-proliferation and safeguards function where the results have major implications, are exceptionally significant or are highly controversial.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Retain as national archives

7130

Records documenting the research results of scientific and technical investigations to support the non-proliferation and safeguards function where the results do not have major implications, are not exceptionally significant and are not highly controversial.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 10 years after results are superseded or are obsolete

7131

Records documenting reviews relating to the security of Australian nuclear facilities, such as Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. Includes working papers.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Retain as national archives

7132

Final versions of reviews of programs and operations supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7133

Working papers relating to review of programs and operations supporting the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• request for review
• reference material
• interview and survey documentation
• draft review document
• comments

(Date range: 1974 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7134

Records documenting reviews of decisions relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function.

(Date range: 1987 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7135

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the non-proliferation and safeguards function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT)
• draft contracts
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

7136

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

7137

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

7138

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the passport services function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7139

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7140

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7141

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7142

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7143

Final versions of agreements between the agency and other agencies for the provision of services or information relating to the passport services function. Includes service level agreements.

(Date range: 1942 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7144

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of agreements relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1942 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7145

Records documenting appeals on behalf of minors, on decisions relating to the passport services function. Includes appeals to tribunals.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after minor reaches 18 years of age

7146

Records documenting other appeals on decisions relating to the passport services function, including appeals to tribunals.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7147

Final internal and external audit reports relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1926 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7148

Records documenting the planning and conduct of internal and external audits relating to the passport services function. Includes:

• correspondence with the auditing body
• minutes of meetings
• notes taken at opening and exit interviews
• draft report
• comments

(Date range: 1926 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7149

Delegations of power to agency staff to authorise passport services activities.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after delegation expires

7150

Records documenting compliance with mandatory or optional standards or with statutory requirements relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1920 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7151

Proceedings of international conferences supporting the passport services function where the conference is hosted by the agency or where the agency is the Australian representative, such as Five Nations Conference.

(Date range: 1918 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7152

Proceedings of other conferences or conventions supporting the passport services function.

(Date range: 1918 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7153

Records documenting arrangements for conferences supporting the passport services function. Includes:

• programs and agendas
• speakers' details and briefs
• promotional material
• attendance and registration details
• venue details and arrangements
• catering details

(Date range: 1918 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7154

Records documenting contract management relating to the passport services function. Includes minutes of meetings with main stakeholders and performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 1983 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7155

Records documenting the monitoring and evaluation of customer services provided to clients and relating to the passport services function. Includes client surveys.

(Date range: 1998 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7156

Records documenting the development of service charters and directives relating to the provision of passport services to clients.

(Date range: 1998 - )

Destroy 3 years after superseded

7157

Records documenting the handling of enquiries relating to the passport services function. Includes enquiries from the public or posts.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7158

Records documenting surveys and other assessments of products, programs, processes, systems or services relating to the passport services function. Includes:

• evaluation criteria
• draft and final version of survey/evaluation forms
• returned survey forms
• results of survey
• recommendations

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7159

Records documenting the development and dissemination of fraud awareness programs.

(Date range: 1979 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7160

Records documenting the disclosure and identification of suspected travel document frauds which cannot be substantiated and no further action is taken.

(Date range: 1979 - )

For suspected travel document frauds where further investigation is undertaken, use PASSPORT SERVICES - Investigations.

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7162

Records documenting the development and implementation of international standards for travel documents. Includes:

• correspondence with International Civil Aviation
• Organization (ICAO)
• draft standards
• comments
• final standards
• implementation plans

(Date range: 1920 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7163

Travel documents issued by or for other countries or international organisations, as an example of international standards.

(Date range: 1920 - )

Destroy when superseded

7164

Records documenting investigations into travel document fraud which establish precedent, results in major changes to policy or procedures, or creates considerable public interest. Includes the referral of the case to police for further action.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7165

Records documenting other investigations into suspected travel document frauds which are referred to the police for further action.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7166

Final versions of plans supporting the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after plan is superseded

7167

Working papers used to develop plans supporting the passport services function. Includes:

• reports analysing issues
• draft plans
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7168

Final policy documents and major drafts documenting the development and establishment of policies relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7169

Working papers documenting the development of policies supporting the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after policy is promulgated

7170

Master set of manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 3 years after procedures are superseded

7171

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after production of procedures

7172

Records documenting complaints or comments regarding the passport services function where further action or investigation is taken.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7173

Records documenting complaints or comments regarding the passport services function where no action is taken, except an acknowledgment of receipt.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7174

Consolidated statistical information maintained on passport information and control system.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain permanently in agency.

7175

Yearly reports concerning the Client Service Charter.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7176

Copies of statistical reports produced by passport information and control system.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy when reference ceases.

7177

Final versions of reviews relating to passport services function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7178

Working papers relating to review of programs and operations supporting passport services function. Includes:

• review request
• reference material
• interview and survey documentation
• draft review document
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7179

Records documenting reviews on behalf of minors, of decisions relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after minor reaches 18 years of age

7180

Records documenting other reviews of decisions relating to the passport services function.

(Date range: 1984 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7181

Records documenting security breaches where travel documents have been reported missing prior to processing or issue. Includes referral to law enforcement authorities.

(Date range: 1920 - )

Destroy 11 years after breach reported

7182

Records documenting security breaches during the travel document processing or handling, for example an unauthorised officer processes a travel document.

(Date range: 1920 - )

Destroy 5 years after breach reported

7183

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the passport services function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT)
• draft contracts
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 1983 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

7184

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 1983 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

7185

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 1983 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

7186

Records documenting the cancellation or suspension of current travel documents to prevent a person leaving the country. Includes:

• correspondence regarding cancellation or suspension
• cancelled travel documents
• data held on passport issue and control system

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 85 years after date of birth of person or after refusal to issue travel document is lifted

7187

Records documenting other cancellations of adult travel documents. Includes travel documents:

• reported lost or stolen
• suspected of being forged
• incorrectly issued

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 11 years after action completed

7188

Records documenting the cancellation of blank travel documents which have been lost before issue.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 11 years after action completed

7189

Records documenting cancellations of child travel documents. Includes travel documents reported lost or stolen, suspected of being forged or incorrectly issued

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 6 years after action completed

7190

Records documenting the design and development of travel documents. Includes:

• research material
• draft design
• market test results
• comments
• final design

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7191

Data held on passport issue and control system documenting the destruction of travel documents issued to persons over 18 years of age.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 11 years after action completed

7192

Destruction certificates.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 11 years after action completed

7193

Data held on passport issue and control system documenting the destruction of travel documents issued to minors under 18 years of age.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 6 years after action completed

7194

Travel documents (current and expired) held by the agency and not claimed. Includes lost and stolen travel documents handed into agency.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 60 days after receipt of travel document

7195

Original travel documents spoilt or damaged prior to issue.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy immediately

7196

Registers of personal details of travel document holders maintained on passport issue and control system.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 100 years after date of birth of travel document holder

7197

Scanned images of approved applications (including amendments) for issue of travel documents for persons over 18 years of age.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 11 years after issue of travel document

7198

Scanned images of approved applications (including amendments) for issue of travel documents for minors under 18 years of age.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 6 years after issue of travel document

7199

Hard copies of approved applications (including amendments) for issue of travel documents that have not been scanned.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 11 years after issue of travel document

7200

Hard copies of approved applications (including amendments) for issue of travel documents that have been scanned.

(Date range: 1992 - )

Destroy 60 days after scanning completed

7201

Records documenting unsuccessful applications for travel documents. Data would be added to the passport issue and control system. Includes:

• passport application form
• supporting documentation
• notification of refusal

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7202

Lapsed applications for travel documents where the agency has requested further information and there has been no response.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 6 months after request to supply further information

7203

Person Alert records regarding persons over 18 years of age. Records include associated data maintained on systems such as passport issue and control system. Includes alerts issued for police warrants and bankruptcy, applicants who have been refused travel documents and persons who have lost Australian citizenship status.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after alert is cancelled or withdrawn

7778

Person Alert records regarding minors under 18 years of age. Records include associated data maintained on systems, such as passport issue and control system. Includes alerts issued for possible abductions and applicants who have been refused travel documents.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy when minor turns 18 years of age

7204

Records documenting the engagement history of Honorary Consuls. Includes:

• letter of appointment and conditions of engagement
• letter of acceptance
• records detailing personal particulars and supporting documentation
• declarations of pecuniary interest
• undertaking to preserve official secrets

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 75 years after date of birth of Honorary Consul or 7 years after last action, whichever is later

7205

Records documenting the consolidated employment history of locally employed staff (LES). Includes:

• letters of appointment and conditions of engagement
• employment contract or agreement
• letters of acceptance
• details of assigned duties
• probation reports
• medical examinations/health declarations
• records detailing personal particulars and supporting documentation
• evidence of educational qualifications
• declarations of pecuniary interest
• undertaking to preserve official secrets

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 7 years after termination of employment

7206

Records documenting diplomatic accreditation of foreign Heads of Mission. Includes:

• copies of Letters of Credence or Introduction
• requests for agrément
• arrangements for presentation of credentials
• request for accreditations
• correspondence between parties

(Date range: 1936 - )

Retain as national archives

7207

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the protocol function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1921 - )

Retain as national archives

7208

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the protocol function.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Retain as national archives

7209

Records documenting advice provided by the agency regarding the nomination of people for an award or honour

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 30 years after action completed

7210

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7211

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance with no far-reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7212

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the protocol function.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7213

Records documenting liaison activities undertaken with other Australian and foreign agencies and groups. Includes:

• contact lists
• requests for information
• routine correspondence between parties

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy after liaison completed

7214

Records relating to agreements or undertakings made to support the employment of foreign domestic staff in Australia. Includes:

• employer's undertaking agreement
• domestic staff undertaking agreement
• Note Verbale
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1977 - )

For the authorisation for foreign domestic staff to work at diplomatic missions or consular posts, use PROTOCOL - Authorisation.

Destroy 7 years after notification employee is departing country

7125

Final versions of other agreements supporting the protocol function.

(Date range: 1977 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7126

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1977 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7217

Final internal and external audit reports relating to the protocol function.

(Date range: 1999 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7218

Records documenting the planning and conduct of internal and external audits relating to the protocol function. Includes:

• preliminary audit plan
• correspondence with auditing body
• minutes of meetings
• draft report
• comments

(Date range: 1999 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7219

Records documenting the authorisation for foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts in Australia to undertake requested actions, such as the installation of wireless transmitters or satellite receiving dishes; the import, purchase or disposal of motor vehicles under privilege. Includes:

• application form/request
• supporting documentation
• approval or rejection notification
• routine correspondence
• recommendations or reports

(Date range: 1968 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7220

Records documenting the authorisation for individual members of foreign diplomatic missions or consular posts in Australia, to undertake requested actions, such as possession of firearms; the import, purchase or disposal of motor vehicles under privilege. Includes:

• application form/request
• supporting documentation
• approval or rejection notification
• routine correspondence
• recommendations or reports

(Date range: 1968 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7221

Records documenting the authorisation for foreign domestic staff to work at foreign diplomatic missions or consular posts in Australia.

(Date range: 1968 - )

For agreements or undertakings made to support the employment of foreign domestic staff, use PROTOCOL - Agreements.

Destroy 7 years after notification employee is departing country

7222

Delegations of power to agency staff to authorise administrative action relating to the protocol function.

(Date range: 1968 - )

Destroy 7 years after delegation expires

7223

Records documenting the authorisation for relatives of members of foreign diplomatic mission or consular post in Australia, to engage in employment. Includes:

• application form/request
• supporting documentation
• approval or rejection notification
• routine correspondence
• recommendations or reports

(Date range: 1968 - )

Destroy 2 years after departure from country

7224

Records of committees relating to the protocol function where the agency is a member. Includes:

• agenda
• copies of minutes
• copies of reports and directives
• copies of documents tabled at meetings

(Date range: 1952 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7225

Records documenting the handling of complaints regarded as unusual or controversial that create substantial media interest or establish precedent. Includes abuse of privileges.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Retain as national archives

7226

Records documenting the handling of routine complaints that do not attract public or media interest or establish precedents.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7227

Records documenting arrival and departure arrangements for foreign diplomatic and consular representatives, staff and family members. Includes:

• notification of arrival or departure
• airport arrangements
• appointment details
• schedules
• transport and escort arrangements
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1923 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7228

Master set of published lists of foreign diplomatic and consular representatives and staff in Australia.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Retain permanently in agency

7229

Administrative records relating to representatives of foreign governments and other diplomatic staff. Includes notices of arrival and departure and passport details.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after representative leaves country

7230

Records documenting the organisation and management of an official or formal social occasion supporting the protocol function. Includes:

• venue details and arrangements
• guest lists
• invitations
• catering details

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7231

Records documenting the preparation and dispatch of national day messages, goodwill messages, congratulations, condolences and other greetings to representatives of foreign governments.

(Date range: 1927 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7232

Register of foreign diplomatic and consular number plate allocations.

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 10 years after last entry in register

7233

Records documenting successful requests for, and allocation of, foreign diplomatic and consular number plates. Includes:

• request for issue of diplomatic and consular plates
• results of eligibility assessment
• notification regarding issue or return of plates
• correspondence

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 2 years after the person has left the country

7234

Records documenting the unsuccessful request for foreign diplomatic or consular number plates. Includes:

• request for issue of diplomatic and consular plates
• results of eligibility assessment
• notification regarding refusal
• correspondence

(Date range: 1945 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7235

Final policy documents and major drafts documenting the development and establishment of policies relating to the protocol function.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Retain as national archives

7236

Working papers documenting the development of policies supporting the protocol function. Includes:

• policy proposals
• research papers
• results of consultation

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 10 years after policy is promulgated

7237

Records documenting the granting and withdrawal of privileges and immunities to foreign diplomatic and consular posts or their eligible staff. Includes:

• request for privileges or immunities
• results of eligibility assessment
• notification regarding the granting of privileges or immunities
• routine correspondence
• identity card issue and cancellation details
• notification of withdrawal of privileges and immunities

(Date range: 1961 - )

Destroy 20 years after person departs country or immunity is withdrawn

7238

Records documenting unsuccessful requests for diplomatic or consular privileges and immunities. Includes:

• request for privileges or immunities
• results of eligibility assessment
• rejection notification
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1961 - )

Destroy 20 years after action completed

7239

Cancelled diplomatic and consular staff identity cards.

(Date range: 1961 - )

Destroy immediately

7240

Master set of manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the protocol function. Includes instructions for flags and insignia.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 20 years after procedures are superseded

7241

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the protocol function.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after production of procedures

7242

Final versions of formal reports supporting the protocol function.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7243

Final versions of periodic or general administrative reports used to monitor and document recurring activities to support the protocol function. Includes statistical reports.

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7244

Working papers relating to reviews of programs and operations supporting the protocol function. Includes:

• review request
• reference material
• interview and survey documentation
• draft review document
• comments

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 10 years after review is finalised

7245

Final review reports relating to the protocol function.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7246

Records documenting arrangements made by the agency for the security of foreign diplomatic and consular posts and representatives in Australia. Includes:

• details of threat assessment
• notification of new post
• notification of empty diplomatic property
• notification of security threat or incident reports
• security agency details
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1921 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7247

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7248

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7249

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7250

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far-reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7251

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7252

Records documenting agency liaison processes relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7253

Final versions of international treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1923 - )

Retain as national archives

7254

Records documenting negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of significant agreements.

(Date range: 1923- )

Retain as national archives

7255

Final versions of other agreements.

(Date range: 1923- )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7256

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1923- )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7257

Records documenting arrangements for conferences supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• programs
• speakers' details and briefs
• promotional material
• attendance and registration details
• venue details and arrangements
• catering details
• unpublished proceedings, reports, speeches and papers
• reports on conduct of conferences

(Date range: 1971 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7258

Records documenting contract management relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes minutes of meetings with main stakeholders, and performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 1991 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7259

Records documenting the handling of enquiries relating to the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after action completed

7260

Records documenting surveys and other assessments of programs, processes, systems or services relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• evaluation criteria
• draft and final version of survey/evaluation forms
• returned survey forms
• results of survey
• recommendations

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7261

Records documenting the evaluation of the public diplomacy activities performed by Australian overseas posts.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7262

Records documenting the agency's organisation and management of significant national or international events that promote the image of Australia. Includes participation in International expositions and Olympic and Commonwealth Games

(Date range: 1915 - )

Retain as national archives

7263

Records documenting the agency's organisation and management of other events that promote the image of Australia. Includes exhibitions and cultural festivals

(Date range: 1915 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7264

Records documenting successful applications for financial assistance supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes applications and approvals.

(Date range: 1976 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7265

Records documenting unsuccessful applications for financial assistance supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes application/request and notice of unsuccessful application.

(Date range: 1976 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7266

Records documenting the international monitoring of issues concerning Australia and relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• foreign media reports
• letters to the editor
• correspondence with foreign media heads

(Date range: 1940 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7267

Final versions of plans supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• yearly plans
• business plans
• strategic plans

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after plan is finalised

7268

Working papers used to develop plans supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• reports analysing issues
• draft plans
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7269

Final policy documents and major drafts documenting the development and establishment of policies supporting the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7270

Working papers documenting the development of policies supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• policy proposals
• research papers
• results of consultations
• supporting reports

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after policy is superseded

7271

Master set of manuals, handbooks, directives and guidelines detailing procedures supporting the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 1 year after procedures superseded

7272

Records documenting the development of procedures supporting the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7273

Record documenting the monitoring of projects funded by the agency. Includes:

• progress reports
• acquittal reports
• photographs

(Date range: 1976 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7274

Final versions of formal internal, external and periodic and non-periodic reports relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes statistical reports.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7275

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7276

Final reports of research carried out to support the public diplomacy function, which provide significant understanding or insights into the way Australian culture is perceived internationally.

(Date range: 1992 - )

Retain as national archives

7277

Records documenting other research carried out to support the public diplomacy function.

(Date range: 1992 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7278

Working papers documenting research projects supporting the public diplomacy function. Includes surveys, questionnaires and reference material.

(Date range: 1992 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7279

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT); draft contracts;
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 1991 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

7280

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 1991 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

7281

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 1991 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

7282

Records documenting visits to Australia related to the public diplomacy function. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1951 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7283

Records documenting the accession process involving countries becoming members of World Trade Organisation. Includes:

• details of domestic regimes
• inflation and economic figures
• legislation
• questions and responses
• minutes of meetings
• negotiation details

(Date range: 1995 - )

Retain as national archives

7284

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the trade negotiations function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7285

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the trade negotiations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7286

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7287

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far-reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7299

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the trade negotiations function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7300

Records documenting agency liaison processes relating to the trade negotiations function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7301

Final versions of international treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7302

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of significant agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7374

Final versions of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7375

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7376

Records of international or national committees established to deal with international trade negotiation matters, where the agency provides the Secretariat, is the Australian representative, or plays a significant role, including OECD Trade Committee, World Trade Organisation Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Regional Trade Agreements. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• appointments to committee
• agendas
• minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1948 - )

Retain as national archives

7377

Working papers of international or national committees, where the agency provides the Secretariat, is the Australian representative, or plays a significant role.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7378

Records of other international or national committees where the agency is not the Secretariat, is not the Australian representative, or plays only a minor role. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7379

Working papers documenting administrative arrangements made for the conduct of other international or national committees.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7380

Proceedings of high-level international conferences or conventions supporting the trade negotiations function where the conference is hosted by the agency or where the agency is the Australian representative, including World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conferences. Includes:

• papers
• minutes
• records of consultations
• statements

(Date range: 1948 - )

Retain as national archives

7381

Proceedings of other conferences or conventions supporting the trade negotiations function.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7382

Records documenting administrative arrangements for conferences and conventions hosted by the agency and supporting the trade negotiations function. Includes:

• venue details and plans
• catering details
• attendance and registration details
• promotional material
• speakers' details and briefs
• reports on conduct of conferences
• daily briefings
• daily reports

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7383

Records documenting consultations supporting the trade negotiations function. Includes local level and international consultations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7384

Records documenting contract management relating to the trade negotiations function. Includes: minutes of meetings with main stakeholders; performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 2001 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7385

Records documenting Australia's participation in the international trade dispute settlement process. Includes both defending and prosecuting cases to protect Australia's trading rights, consultations and proceedings before panels and appeals, and resolutions.

(Date range: 1995 - )

Retain as national archives

7386

Records documenting the implementation of plans, recommendations, policies, procedures and instructions to support the trade negotiations function.

(Date range: 1948 - )

Destroy 15 years after action completed

7387

Records documenting the monitoring of trade negotiation activities of Australia's trading partners.

(Date range: 1931 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7388

Records documenting the development and provision of outreach services. Includes:

• research and reference material
• speakers' details and briefs
• exercises, handouts, discussion topics
• reports on programs

(Date range: 1998 - )

Destroy 3 years after provision of course or program

7389

Final versions of reports prepared on trade negotiation issues and distributed for information and debate.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7390

Periodic reports made to World Trade Organisation in relation to the status of Australia's trade negotiation rules and policies.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed

7391

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7392

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the trade negotiations function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT)
• draft contracts
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 2001 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

7393

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 2001 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

7394

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 2001 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

7395

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• Ministerial statements
• Government responses to Inquiry recommendations
• policy papers (White and Green papers)
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7396

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on controversial issues with far-reaching social, economic and international implications relating to the trade policy and development function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7397

Advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country. Includes advice provided in the form of:

• briefing notes (includes background briefs and Question Time Briefs)
• minutes providing advice to the Minister
• minutes providing coordination comments
• advice to other agencies

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 20 years after action completed

7398

Working papers documenting the development of advice provided by the agency to the portfolio Minister and government agencies on matters of lesser importance, with no far-reaching impact on the social, economic and international standing of the country.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 20 years after action completed

7399

Records documenting the receipt and provision of non-ministerial advice regarding the trade policy and development function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7400

Records documenting agency liaison with international agencies, groups and organisations and relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7401

Records documenting agency liaison with local agencies, groups and organisations and relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• contact lists
• meeting notes
• exchanged information
• routine correspondence

(Date range: - 1901 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7402

Final versions of international treaties, conventions, alliances and agreements to which Australia is a party.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7403

Records documenting negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of international agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7404

Final versions of other agreements relating to the trade policy and development function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7405

Records documenting the negotiations, establishment, maintenance and review of other agreements.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after expiry or termination of agreement

7406

Records of external inter-government or inter-agency committees established to deal with high level issues such as international trade policy or multilateral trading systems, where the agency is Secretariat or is the Australian representative, including Joint Trade Committees, Trade Policy Advisory Council. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• appointments to committee
• final versions of minutes
• documents tabled at meetings
• reports and directives

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7407

Records of internal agency committees formed to consider matters relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7408

Records of other external committees where the agency is not Secretariat and is not the Australian representative, including United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Includes:

• documents establishing the committee
• minutes
• reports
• recommendations
• supporting documents such as briefing and discussion
• papers

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7409

Working papers documenting the conduct and administration of all committees relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• agenda
• notices of meetings
• draft minutes

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy when reference ceases

7410

Records documenting attendance of agency personnel, as representatives of the agency at conferences arranged by other organisations and relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes confirmation of registration, conference details, copies of proceedings and participants' reports.

(Date range: 1947 - )

Destroy 3 years after action completed

7411

Records documenting formal consultations between State and Federal ministers for trade and investment. Includes national trade consultations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7412

Records documenting other consultations supporting the trade policy and development function. Includes domestic and international consultations.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7413

Records documenting contract management relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes: minutes of meetings with main stakeholders; performance and evaluation reports.

(Date range: 1995 - )

Destroy 7 years after completion or other termination of contract

7414

Records documenting representations to foreign government on behalf of government agencies, leading community interest groups, peak industry bodies, recognised influential stakeholders and individuals concerning issues of major significance to Australia's trade relationship with other countries, that establish precedent or create significant public debate.

(Date range: 1995 - )

Retain as national archives

7415

Records documenting other representations to foreign government on behalf of government agencies, leading community interest groups, peak industry bodies, recognised influential stakeholders and individuals concerning issues of a routine nature which are of no major significance to the agency or the public at large.

(Date range: 1913 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7416

Records documenting the identification of barriers to international markets and the development of strategies to gain access to those markets. Includes comments made to other agencies on programs that could hinder market access.

(Date range: 1925 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7417

Records documenting the determination of market development goals and the development of strategies to promote Australian trade.

(Date range: 1925 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7418

Records documenting the monitoring of trade development issues and activities

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 5 years after action completed

7419

Records documenting short-term plans relating to the trade policy and development function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7420

Final versions of unpublished formal reports initiated by Parliament, Minister, or statutory body which relates to policy, strategy, or framework of trade policy and development.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Retain as national archives

7421

Final versions of other formal internal and external reports relating to the trade policy and development function.

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 7 years after action completed

7422

Working papers documenting the development and drafting of reports. Includes:

• statistical returns
• analysis of information
• drafts of reports
• comments

(Date range: 1901 - )

Destroy 2 years after action completed

7423

Records documenting the development, issue, and evaluation of tenders which lead to signed simple contracts relating to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• statements of requirements
• requests for proposals
• expressions of interest
• requests for tender (RFT)
• draft contracts
• evaluation documentation
• public notices
• post offer negotiations
• due diligence checks
• signed contracts

(Date range: 1995 - )

Destroy 7 years after tender process completed

7424

Tender and or contract register.

(Date range: 1995 - )

Destroy 7 years after last entry

7425

Records of unsuccessful tenders or a tender process where there is not a suitable bidder, or where the tender process has been discontinued. Includes submissions, notifications of outcome, and reports on debriefing sessions.

(Date range: 1995 - )

Destroy 2 years after the tender process is completed or decision made not to continue with the tender

7426

Records documenting significant visits by foreign dignitaries to Australia and significant visits by Australian dignitaries to foreign countries in relation to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1905 - )

Retain as national archives

7427

Records documenting other visits by foreign dignitaries to Australia in relation to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• appointment details
• routine correspondence
• letters of appreciation

(Date range: 1905 - )

Destroy 6 years after action completed

7779

Records documenting other visits by Australian dignitaries to foreign countries in relation to the trade policy and development function. Includes:

• itineraries
• programs
• copies of briefings
• visit reports

(Date range: 1905 - )

Destroy 10 years after action completed