Whole of Government Framework for Records Management 
Standards, Guidelines and other Products

What they do
Set Government policy applying across New South Wales  public sector

Functions as an instrument for achieving the Government’s policy objectives.

Prescribe minimum performance standards, measurable by agencies and auditors; focus on outcomes

Codify and describe best practice; function as benchmark to measure practices & systems

Provide practical advice and guidance in support of standards and codes

Provide further guidance and assistance to agencies and their staff for practical application

Examples
Draft Policy on Electronic Recordkeeping and on Electronic Messages as Records

Records management and disposal provisions of new State records legislation (being drafted)

Draft Standard on Full and Accurate Recordkeeping and on Records Management Programs.

Australian Standard AS 4390, Records Management

File Creation; File Format; Destruction of Records, Desktop Management

Training courses; records storage and consultancy services; enquiries and ad hoc advice