Administrative records (GA 28)
Table of contents
Part 1: The general retention and disposal authority
1.1 Statement of authority
1.2 List of functions and common activities (which link to activities and disposal classes in the authority)
Part 2: Understanding and using the authority
2.1 Overview
2.2 Structure and components
2.3 Guidelines for implementation
2.4 Glossary
Part 3: Acknowledgements and list of sources used
3.1 Acknowledgements
3.2 Sources used in the creation of this authority
Consolidated index
Note: State Records has created a Consolidated index to:
- General Retention and Disposal Authority - Administrative records (GA28), and
- General Retention and Disposal Authority - Personnel records (GDA12).
Linking tables
Linking tables (PDF, 87kb) are available, which link classes from the former GDA2, GDA6 and GDA7, and from superseded entries in GDA12 to classes in the new authority.
GA28 - Frequently asked questions
For further information on using the authority, please see GA28 - Frequently asked questions.
Changes to GA28
A revised version of the General retention and disposal authority: administrative records (GA28) was issued for use by NSW public offices in June 2009. State Records has compiled a table listing the changes to individual entries in GA28 (pdf, 63kb).
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