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Archiving Social Media: A Guide For Federal Government
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The Guide
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Social Media Legislation Guide.
Social media comes with legal responsibilities. This free guide brings together the key Australia-wide legislation for federal agencies in one easy-to-read reference — helping your agency understand its obligations and manage social media records with confidence.
A list of government Acts for Australia-wide legislation related to managing social media records
Other legislation you may need to know if you’re in the health or justice system
A bonus checklist that is the must-have go-to when creating a social media archive
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Beyond the guide
The current Commonwealth requirements, with sources.
The guide is the orientation; the live reference is the Australian Government law guide on this site — the Archives Act 1983 (Cth), the FOI Act, retention and disposal authorities and the oversight bodies, each named from the legislation and linked to its official source.
Who is this guide for?
Records, communications and governance teams in Australian federal government agencies. It is general information, not legal advice.
Does it cost anything?
No. The guide is free to download, no form required.
Where can I check the current Commonwealth requirements?
The Australian Government law guide on this site names the records Act, the access regime, retention authorities and oversight bodies, each linked to its official source, with the date the sources were last reviewed.
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