Submission to the Select Committee on the Cost of Living

In 2023, GSA sent a submission to the Select Committee on Cost of Living which addressed financial challenges faced by graduate students at the University of Melbourne and made recommendations.

In 2024, GSA submitted a supplementary submission with additional information and expanded recommendations, based on new data outlining graduate students’ food insecurity, renting and placement experiences.

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UoM Protest Rule Changes report

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GSA Graduate Workspaces report

GSA’s Education (Research) Officer for 2024-25, Scott Arthurson, developed this report highlighting graduate researchers’ workspace needs. GSA conducted a survey of 410 graduate researchers, a Townhall, and extensive consultation of our members.

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GSA Assistive Technologies Library Accessibility Survey Report

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