WA State Cabinet records in the State Archives have been opened to the public after 30 years to reveal official decisions that have shaped Western Australia.
The 1994 State Cabinet records are held by the State Records Office (SRO) at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. The SRO is responsible for managing, preserving, and providing the community with an information service about the State’s archives collection.
“State Cabinet records are historically significant archives which reveal the decisions made by the government of the day,” said Creative Industries Minister, Simone McGurk.
“The annual guide to State Cabinet records is created by the State Records Office to provide an opportunity for the public to explore these important records further.
“I would encourage all Western Australians with an interest in the State’s history to explore the services offered by the State Records Office, online or in person.”
The Guide to 1994 State Cabinet Records describes the papers, key issues, and historical context for decisions at the time.
The guide can be accessed online at:Â https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-records-office-of-western-australia.
Original documents can be viewed by appointment at the Battye Library for West Australian History in the State Library and State Archives, Perth Cultural Centre.
Research support appointments can be booked online at:Â https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-records-office-of-western-australia/new-research-support-service.
