New Minister for the National Archives
In December 2011 the Prime Minister announced a number of changes to ministers’ responsibilities. The Archives is now in the portfolio of the Minister for Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport, the Hon Simon Crean MP. Minister Crean is the federal Member for Hotham, and was first elected to Parliament in 1990.
'Byte' into family historyWith 75 per cent of the Archives’ enquiries coming from family historians, we like to assist Australians seeking information about themselves and their forebears. One of our most popular family history events is the annual Shake Your Family Tree day, where celebrity speakers, conservators, researchers and archivists share their stories and expertise.
This year’s theme is family history in the digital age. Activities will include talks, information stalls, preservation workshops, tours and the opportunity to pose questions to the experts.
Saturday 31 March 2012 – Most capital cities.
The National Archives website will provide further details closer to the date.