Records of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Canberra Branch, 1975-1996 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1965778
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Australian Conservation Foundation. Canberra Branch
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Permission required for research until 1 January 2026. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1975-1996]
- 12.46 m. (89 boxes)
- Summary:
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The records of the National Liaison Office, located in Canberra, include files on a range of themes and reflect the Office's contact with other conservation bodies, both interstate and overseas, and with the Australian Government.There is a sequence of numbered files that cover such themes as the Environment Movement in the various States, Government and party politics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island issues, heritage, legal issues, pollution, rainforests, transport and the wilderness. Subsequent files, also numbered, are arranged by State and cover similar themes. Unnumbered files record the minutes, agenda and papers of Council meetings, and other administrative files.
- Biography/History:
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The Australian Conservation Foundation was established in 1964. Established as a semi-scientific body, the Foundation became more radical and activist in its undertakings, and over the years it has been involved in a number of political issues, including the Franklin Dam, Kakadu National Park, Fraser Island and Ranger Uranium. Its aims have been to "further the code, philosophy and practice of conservation" by looking at long term conservation policies.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 9430
- Related Material:
- Related material : The records of the Head Office of the Australian Conservation Foundation are held by the National Library of Australia Manuscripts Section at MS 9429.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid (30 p.) available in the Special Collections Reading Room, and on the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms9430
- Subject:
- Australian Conservation Foundation. Canberra Branch -- Archives
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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