State Records Act 1997

to receive official records into its custody in accordance with this Act;

to ensure the organisation, retention, conservation and repair of official records in its custody;

to make determinations (with the approval of the Council) as to the disposal of official records under this Act;

to publish, or assist in the publication of, indexes of, and other guides to, the official records in the custody of State Records or official records whose delivery into State Records' custody has been postponed or is subject to an exemption granted by the Manager;

to provide for public and agency access to the official records in the custody of State Records in accordance with this Act;

to assist in identifying official records in the custody of State Records the disclosure of which might constitute a contravention of aboriginal tradition;

to provide advice and assistance to agencies with respect to their record management practices;

to issue standards (following consultation with the Council) relating to record management and assist in ensuring that agencies observe the best record management practices;

to promote awareness of State Records and its functions;

to perform any other functions assigned to State Records by this or any other Act or by the Minister.