Announcement | Value of History Statement
The History Councils of New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia have jointly adopted a statement about the Value of History.
Political interference – awarding Australian Research Council grants
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
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
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
The History Council of New South Wales expresses its concerns regarding recently announced funding cuts to various national cultural institutions.
Advocacy – State Records NSW
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.