National Film and Sound Archive
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) commenced operations as a stand alone statutory authority on 1 July 2008. Legislation establishing the new agency was passed by the Australian Parliament in March 2008.
The NFSA is the Government’s primary agency for the development, preservation, maintenance and promotion of the national collection of audiovisual material. It was established as a collecting institution in 1984 and until 2003 it was administered by the relevant Government department responsible for the arts. In 2003, it became part of the Australian Film Commission.
The National Film and Sound Archive Act 2008 
and transitional legislation can be found on the comlaw website
Please visit www.nfsa.gov.au for more information.
Minister Peter Garrett’s media releases on the National Film and Sound Archive
- New Board appointed for National Film and Sound Archive - 20 June 2008
- Strong public access role for the National Film and Sound Archive - 15 May 2008
- Securing the future of the Australian Film Industry - 13 May2008
- National Film and Sound Archive Bill 2008 - 20 February 2008
- New agency for Australian film makers - 20 February 2008
