Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family’s history at the National Archives of Australia.The National Archives, housed in Canberra’s original general post office, looks after Australia's valuable Commonwealth records dating back to Federation. Among the must sees is Australia’s birth certificate – The Constitution and Royal Commission of Assent - along with ever changing exhibitions and displays.Delve into original government records that trace the events and decisions that shaped the nation including papers of Prime Ministers and Governors-General, cabinet documents, Royal Commission files and immigration records.