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Publishing public records online survey results
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News And Events
A new Digital Archive to preserve Victoria’s history
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Recordkeeping For Government
Celebrating writing online
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Research
Writing it out
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Research
Education Department publication negatives now online
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Archival Snapshot
Website improvements are here!
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News And Events
Digital archive program complete
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Recordkeeping For Government
Publishing public records online
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News And Events
New Complaint Handling Functions RDA
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Recordkeeping For Government
World no-tobacco day
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Archival Snapshot
Material in the Public Record Office Victoria archival collection contains words and descriptions that reflect attitudes and government policies at different times which may be insensitive and upsetting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples