Bob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Hanson-Young, move:

That the Senate:

(a)

does not support the non-consultative process which has led to the closures of the Tasmanian, South Australian and Northern Territory offices of the National Archives of Australia;

(b)

recognises:

(i)

the disadvantages that will be faced by researchers, organisations and the general public as a result of the office closures, and

(ii)

that the number of reading room visits has remained steady over the past 5 years despite an increase in online requests and viewing; and

(c)

calls on the Government to reverse the decision to close the three offices to ensure all Australians have access to the archive collection in their state or territory.

Question agreed to.