Intro
Photo: Boorloo / Perth, photographed from Cliff Street, West Perth, June 1994. Photo by Betty Smith, courtesy State Library of WA (BA1530/5919)
Western Australians can now explore the decisions and issues that shaped the State three decades ago, with the release of the 1995 State Cabinet records.
Held in the State archives by the State Records Office of Western Australia, the records provide an official account of the key matters considered by the government of the day, including a Royal Commission into Use of Executive Power, funding for mental health and AIDS treatment, and the future of Stateships.
The new Guide to 1995 State Cabinet Records describes the Cabinet papers, key issues, and historical context surrounding decisions made during the year, making the collection easier for researchers and the wider community to explore.
The guide is available online.
Original documents can be viewed by appointment at the Battye Library for West Australian History in the State Library and State Archives at the Perth Cultural Centre.
The State Records Office is responsible for managing and preserving the State archives and providing access to this important collection.