The Australian Society of Archivists, the most professional archival organization, was established in 1975 to meet the needs of Australians for archival, records, and estate preservation services, to advocate for archival and records professionalism, and to promote the value of archives and records. It promotes the value of archives and records, upholds quality and ethical standards of archival and records practice, and supports and promotes theoretical application and research and investigation of archives and records.