National Archives to receive $67.7 million boost to digitise at-risk documents

Alex Crowe
Doug Dingwall
Updated July 1 2021 - 5:44pm, first published 8:00am
Senator Amanda Stoker said the funding will protect the precious resources. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Senator Amanda Stoker said the funding will protect the precious resources. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The National Archives of Australia will receive $67.7 million in government funding to save at-risk records after warnings from an expert review that precious historical items could be lost forever.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

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