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Political interference – awarding Australian Research Council grants

by Catherine Shirley | Nov 5, 2018 | Advocacy, Announcements

The HCNSW has lodged an objection with the Federal Minister for Education about political interference in the awarding of Australian Research Council Grants.

Changes to Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form

by Catherine Shirley | Nov 5, 2018 | Advocacy, Announcements

The HCNSW has lodged an objection with the Attorney-General’s Department about the proposed changes to Notice of intended marriage (NOIM) form will also impact on other official marriage forms.

New home for the Dictionary of Sydney

by Catherine Shirley | May 3, 2016 | Advocacy, Announcements

The Dictionary of Sydney is entering a new partnership with the State Library of NSW and will move its main website to a new platform at the library.

Advocacy – Funding Cuts

by Catherine Shirley | Mar 7, 2016 | Advocacy

The History Council of New South Wales expresses its concerns regarding recently announced funding cuts to various national cultural institutions.

Advocacy – State Records NSW

by Catherine Shirley | Mar 1, 2012 | Advocacy

In late 2011, State Records NSW announced the closure of the city reading room effective 30 June 2012. The History Council of NSW called for a reassessment.

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Message from HCNSW President, Dr Stephen Gapps

I’m delighted to have been elected last week (21 May 2019) to the role of President of the History Council of New South Wales, along with others on the Executive Committee and General Council. As you can see, the HCNSW includes an excellent representation of the history field, and together we will meet regularly to discuss and formulate the program that underpins the key focus of our work – to ensure that history, in all its diverse forms, is an important part of the cultural life of the people and communities of NSW.