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Information Management Framework

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Private Information Sessions

Application process for victim-survivors seeking to request their private sessions information

Private sessions are confidential meetings where people can share their experiences with a Commission of Inquiry.

The Commission of Inquiry held more than 120 private sessions across 2021 – 2023.

It is now possible for the person who gave the information to the Commission of Inquiry, or an authorised representative on behalf of that person, to apply to the State Archivist for access to the information they provided.

Information and application form here

Archives Collections Management System (Qi)

Libraries Tasmania is implementing a new Archives Collections Management System (Qi) with London based vendor Keepthinking, and it is expected to go live mid- 2026.

The new system will include an online portal for government clients which will:

  • improve internal and external workflows and functionality for the issue and return of records
  • facilitate digital records transfer
  • improve cybersecurity

Access and guidance for using the online portal will be published on the OSA website.

Draft Metadata Standard now available

The draft Metadata Standard is now available for consultation. It is supported by introductory level advice on Metadata. The Standard replaces Guideline 5: Recordkeeping Metadata. We welcome your comments on the draft standard.

View the Standard

Events and training calendar

The events and training calendar for 2026 has been released.

Community of Practice (CoP)

Creating relationships between members of the records management community and providing support and information.

Professional resources here

Retention and Disposal Schedules

Retention and Disposal Schedules ensure that records of continuing value to the public and the government are accessible for appropriate lengths of time.

Access Disposal Schedules here

Office of the State Archivist’s home page

Office of the State Archivist recognises the deep histories and cultures of the Aboriginal people of Lutruwita/Tasmania. We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and continuing custodians of the land, waters and sky. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present who hold the memories, traditions, culture and knowledge of Country. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose Countries were never ceded.