Keeping the memory alive: the race against time to save Australia’s archives – in pictures

Behind the scenes at the National Archives of Australia, people are working on the mammoth task of keeping the nation’s memory alive. These memories are not always the most glamorous or celebrated, many have rarely seen the spotlight outside of exhibitions, online catalogues or research centres. Yet they are all treasured, preserved and shared for now and into the future, with the help of public donations and government support.

The National Archives holds a rich collection of photographs, films, videos and files documenting more than a century of Australian life