As the peak national organisation of historians, the Australian Historical Association is committed to advocating on behalf of its members on issues relating to the professional practice of history.
The AHA takes leadership on matters relating to:
- The ethical practice of history in Australia.
- Nationally significant institutions and resources relating to the practice of history.
- Collaboration with other professional Associations
- Research and funding bodies
- Significant national events or debates
To raise a matter with the AHA Executive Committee please email the Admin Officer.
2024
AHA Statement on the Australian Government’s Proposal for HECS-HELP Fee Relief
AHA Submission to the Inquiry into Civics Education, Engagement and Participation in Australia
AHA Submission to the Australian Government Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program
Report: University History Staffing in Australia and New Zealand, 2022
Fact Sheet: University History Staffing in Australia and New Zealand, 2022
2023
AHA Report on Out-of-Field Teaching in History in Australian Schools
AHA Statement on Proposed Cuts to History at the Australian Catholic University
AHA Submission: Australian Universities Accord Discussion Paper
AHA advocacy concerning the representation of frontier wars in the Australian War Memorial
2022
AHA Statement on National Library of Australia Manuscripts Closure
AHA National Cultural Policy Submission
‘History Opened Many Doors’: The Australian Historical Association History Graduates Survey
AHA Statement on the ABC Archives Proposal
AHA Statement on the Recent Interference in the ARC Grants Process
2021
AHA Statement on Proposed Changes to ARC Funding and Governance Arrangements
AHA Submission to the HASS Research Data Commons
2020
Inquiry into the NSW State Records Act and the Policy Paper on its Review Submission
The Australian Historical Association Journal Matrix: 2020-21
Letter from HASS Associations Opposing Changes to HASS Degree Fees
Statement from the AHA on the impact of COVID-19 on History Postgraduates
Letters from the Australian Historical Association to members of the crossbench urging a vote against proposed funding cuts to the humanities: Senator Stirling Griff, Senator Rex Patrick, Senator Jacqui Lambie, Rebekha Sharkie MP
Letter from the Australian Historical Association to Senator Jacqui Lambie, defending the value of historical expertise with reference to Teddy Sheean VC.
Submission to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, urging withdrawal of the Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020.
Submission to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee, inquiring into the Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020.
Submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) comprehensive review of Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) and the Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI)
Australian Historical Association responds to announcement of increased costs of humanities subjects
2018-19
Inquiry into Canberra’s National Institutions Report
Letter to the Director-General of NAA regarding archival access costs
Open letter to the Prime Minister: Support the Uluru Statement from the Heart
National Archives of Australia Tune Review Submission
Australian Research Council ANZSRC Review Submission
AAH Future Humanities Workforce Consultation Submission
Senate Inquiry into Nationhood, National Identity and Democracy Submission
You Matter: The Australian Historical Association’s Casualisation Survey
Statement of Support for University of Western Australia Publishing
The State of the Discipline: University History in Australia and New Zealand