National History Challenge archives category
by National Archives of Australia
- Any age
- Open to Australia
- Where
- 🇦🇺 Australia
About
- Special category in National History Challenge for Australian students
- Explores 2026 theme of conflict and resolution using archival records
- Prize for excellence in use of primary sources from National Archives collection
- Suggested topics include Franklin River damming, wartime internment, Whitlam Dismissal and wars
- Requires locating records via RecordSearch, engaging with them and correct referencing
- Submit entry via National History Challenge portal
Eligibility
- Australian students entering National History Challenge
- Must use archival records from National Archives of Australia collection
- Show clear engagement, thoughtful response to theme and correct referencing
