The online versions of the Australian Public Affairs Information Service (APAIS) subject index, and the Australian Public Affairs Full Text (APAFT) are part of the Informit database collection.
[1] In 1972 the name changed to APAIS: Australian Public Affairs Information Service, a subject index to current literature.
[2] APAIS (Online) continued to be produced by the National Library until 2013, after which Informit took over its production, management and further development.
Approximately 12,000 new articles continue to be indexed each year, on topics such as diverse as Aboriginal studies, anthropology and archaeology; business, accounting, management; health; history; law; and religion.
It originally built its online platform for RMIT students, and staff, but now provides information on a subscription basis to anyone.