Destruction of records

Destruction Authority

Authority to destroy records of Tasmanian State and local government organisations must be obtained by implementing disposal actions identified in an authorised disposal schedule, or by obtaining written authorisation from the State Archivist. See State Records Guideline No. 2, Retention and Disposal of State Records for further information about disposal authorisation.

How to destroy records

The destruction method chosen for records authorised for destruction should be appropriate to the medium in which the record exists. It is the responsibility of the agency to ensure that the identified records are actually destroyed, and that this process is confidential and secure.