The collection comprises correspondence, diaries, photographs, speeches, reports, press releases, notes, memoranda and tape recordings relating to Richard Boyer's work with organisations such as the Industries Assistance Commission, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Tariff Advisory Committee of Papua New Guinea. There are also papers relating to the management of the family property ”Durella” in Queensland. The correspondents include Bob Martin, Neil Heelan, Alan Harriman, Ian McMahon, Bill Selfe, Fred Bryant and Ian Lilburne.