David Fricker is Director-General of the National Archives of Australia, President of the International Council on Archives and Vice-Chair of the UNESCO Memory of the World International Advisory Committee.

Previously, he has been Deputy Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.

As Director-General of the National Archives of Australia, David’s principal current challenge is to build the public’s trust in government information. His strategic agenda for the National Archives embraces a range of measures to ensure the work of public officials is being captured and kept as an authentic, complete and accessible national resource that holds government to account, upholds human rights and empowers Australia’s knowledge society.

David is currently the President of the International Council on Archives and a Vice-Chair of the UNESCO Memory of the World International Advisory Committee. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Professional Member of the Australian Society of Archivists.