GSA’s advocacy wins 2020
GSA’s advocacy wins 2020 In 2020, GSA successfully advocated for several key policies at the University of Melbourne. GSA secured expanded Covid-19 leave and extended research timelines, addressed privacy concerns […]
Submission to the Select Committee on Temporary Migration
Submission to the Select Committee on Temporary Migration In their submission on Temporary Migration, GSA commends government visa changes supporting international students. GSA further recommends assessing visa requirements, allowing increased […]
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 […]