❓ Question regarding the storage capacity and long-term preservation plans for WA's public records. The Minister outlines existing capacity, past studies, and the role of the State Records Commission in setting future standards.
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(b) is any of that regarded as spare capacity; (c) if so, how much is regarded as spare capacity; (d) when was the last occasion on which any authoritative study was carried out on the storage/shelving needs of the State public records agency; (e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(c) if so, how much is regarded as spare capacity; (d) when was the last occasion on which any authoritative study was carried out on the storage/shelving needs of the State public records agency; (e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(d) when was the last occasion on which any authoritative study was carried out on the storage/shelving needs of the State public records agency; (e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(b) Yes (c) 115 linear metres (d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio. (e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(c) 115 linear metres (d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio. (e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio. (e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(c) if so, how much is regarded as spare capacity; (d) when was the last occasion on which any authoritative study was carried out on the storage/shelving needs of the State public records agency; (e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(d) when was the last occasion on which any authoritative study was carried out on the storage/shelving needs of the State public records agency; (e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(e) if none has been carried out, will the Minister agree to order such a study; (f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(f) are there plans to construct a purpose-built State public records repository; and (g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(g) if not, how does the government propose to deal with the long-term storage and maintenance of the State’s archival heritage?
(b) Yes (c) 115 linear metres (d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio. (e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(c) 115 linear metres (d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio. (e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio. (e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention. (f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(f) No (g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
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13 June 2001
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Minister for Culture and the Arts
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21 days
(a) 10,350 linear metres
(b) Yes
(c) 115 linear metres
(d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio.
(e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention.
(f) No
(g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
(b) Yes
(c) 115 linear metres
(d) Two years ago. This was done as input into a comprehensive survey by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts into the storage needs of the component agencies of the portfolio.
(e) Under the State Records Act 2000, which I plan to proclaim soon, the State Records Commission is charged with addressing a range of record keeping issues. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider the storage needs of the State Records Office in the context of the Act, and I will ensure that the matter is referred to the Commission for attention.
(f) No
(g) The State Records Commission will be setting standards for such storage, including arrangements to enable the public to have access to those of them that have been identified as State archives.
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