Your records, Your say

Queensland State Archives is seeking your feedback on the updates we are making on the standards government uses to manage its public records.

This survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Fields marked with * must be completed.

Question 1- Digital Recordkeeping

Rather than relying on paper-based systems, government agencies are moving to digital records management so that records created digitally are also managed and kept digitally. 

Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about digital recordkeeping:

 
Makes it easier to access information and services. *

Reduces paper use, helping to reduce environmental impact. *

Speeds up how government processes things. *

Makes me concerned about how safe and private my data is. *

Creates difficulties for people who can’t easily access digital tools or the internet. *

Doesn’t affect me at all. *

Is there anything about the move to digital recordkeeping you’d like to share with us?  
500
Question 2-How records are described

Government agencies are working on adding more detailed descriptions to its records to make them easier to find, access, and use. This also includes adding culturally appropriate descriptions to records relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture.

Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about better records descriptions:

 
Makes it easier to find records about yourself, your community, or topics of interest. *

Improves government services by helping staff find information quickly. *

Raises concerns about personal and/or cultural information *

Helps with appropriate management of sensitive records including culturally sensitive material. *

Preserves knowledge and history, including records connected to Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. *

Improves access to records for individuals and communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. *

Does not have any noticeable impact on me personally. *

Optional: To help us understand the context of your response to Q2, do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?  
Do you have any thoughts or concerns about improving descriptions in government records that you’d like to share with us?  
500
Question 3-Converting paper records to digital formats

Government agencies are digitising important paper records to improve preservation, access and management. In some cases, the original paper copies may be disposed of after scanning.

Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about converting paper records to digital formats:

 
Frees up storage space and reduces storage costs.

Supports long-term preservation of vital information.

Makes records easier to access, including for people who live in regional areas or anyone with disability.

Reduces risks of damage during natural disasters (e.g., floods or bushfires).

Raises concerns about losing the authenticity, uniqueness, or cultural value of original records.

Do you have any thoughts or concerns about converting paper records to digital formats that you’d like to share with us?  
500
Question 4- Disposing of records that are unncessary

Government is responsible for keeping and managing public records while they are needed and securely disposing of records that are outdated or unnecessary.

Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about disposing of records that are no longer needed:

 
Helps reduce the risk of storing outdated or unnecessary information, such as personal or sensitive data. *

Promotes accountability by ensuring records are actively reviewed for their value and use. *

Protects historically or culturally significant records by ensuring they are carefully assessed before disposal. *

May add unnecessary complexity or bureaucracy to government processes. *

Do you have any thoughts or concerns about disposing of records that are no longer needed that you’d like to share with us?  
500
 
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Last updated
 28 August 2025
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