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Territory Records Act 2002 (ACT)
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The Guide

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Social Media Legislation Guide.

Social media comes with legal responsibilities. This free guide brings together the key Australian Capital Territory legislation — the records Act, the access regime and retention and disposal in one easy-to-read reference — helping your council or agency understand its obligations and manage social media records with confidence.

The ACT framework: the records Act, the access regime, retention and disposal, and the consequences of unauthorised disposal The response clock explained: the exact count, the trigger and the operative event Who oversees the record: your records authority, the guidance to follow and the oversight body A bonus readiness checklist for creating a defensible social media archive

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Beyond the guide

The current ACT requirements, with sources.

The guide is the orientation; the live reference is the Australian Capital Territory law guide on this site — the Territory Records Act 2002 (ACT), the FOI Act, retention and disposal authorities and the oversight bodies, each named from the legislation and linked to its official source.

Who is this guide for?
Records, communications and governance teams in Australian Capital Territory government — councils, agencies and departments. It is general information, not legal advice.
Does it cost anything?
No. The guide is free — enter your details and the download appears on this page.
Where can I check the current ACT requirements?
The Australian Capital Territory law guide on this site names the records Act, the access regime, retention authorities and oversight bodies, each linked to its official source, with the date the sources were last reviewed.

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