The Ian Wilson Papers document his years as Federal Member for Sturt in South Australia (1966-69 and 1973-93), his service as Minister and Shadow Minister and on Parliamentary committees, and his interest in policy and reform in a number of areas, notable taxation, family and social policy and constitutional affairs. There are extensive files relating to election campaigns, speeches, press cuttings, minutes and agendas of committees, some correspondence, and source documents and background papers. Official papers relating to Wilson's ministerial offices have been deposited with the National Archives of Australia.