Impact of Covid-19 on graduate student placements
Impact of Covid-19 on graduate student placements GSA’s submission highlights students’ concerns regarding lack of communication and disruptions in placements due to COVID-19. GSA’s recommendations emphasize clear central information, diverse […]
Submission to the Select Committee on COVID-19 – May 2020
Submission to the Select Committee on COVID-19 – May 2020 GSA’s submission on Covid-19 outlines key recommendations to support international and domestic students, including financial aid, eased work restrictions, mental […]
GSA student issues digest – 11 – 27 May 2020
GSA Student Issues Digest – 11 – 27 May 2020 GSA’s report discusses various concerns raised by students, including delays in the Emergency Support Fund application process, difficulties in remote […]
Parents on Campus Report
Parents on Campus Report GSA conducted research to understand challenges faced by graduate student parents at the University of Melbourne. The study highlighted issues such as lack of family-friendly support, […]
Submission to Senate Inquiry on unlawful underpayment of wages
Submission to Senate Inquiry into unlawful underpayment of employees’ remuneration In response to the Senate Economics Reference Committee Inquiry, GSA highlights pervasive wage theft issues affecting university staff and students. […]
Submission on free speech amendments to the Higher Education Support Act
Submission to Consultation on free speech amendments to the Higher Education Support Act In response to proposed free speech amendments in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA), GSA provides […]
2020-21 Pre-budget submission
2020-21 Pre-budget submission In this submission to the Treasury, GSA outlines crucial budgetary recommendations for the Government’s 2020/21 Budget. Proposals include boosting public investment in university research and teaching, extending […]
Supporting Climate Strike on 20 September 2019
Supporting Climate Strike on 20 September 2019 In this statement, GSA officially endorses the September 20th Climate Strike and advocates for the University of Melbourne to release graduate students and […]
Policy statement on climate emergency
Policy statement on climate emergency This report outlines GSA’s firm demand for the Australian Government to declare a climate emergency, coupled with concrete commitments to address the climate crisis. Additionally, […]
Response to proposed changes to special consideration
GSA’s response to proposed changes to special consideration In this report, GSA highlights its strong opposition to proposed amendments aimed at removing students’ capacity to apply for special consideration for […]