The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) has just released its 2025 Federal Election Statement, urging Australia’s next government to strengthen national capabilities in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).
HASS plays a vital role in shaping an informed, democratic, and globally engaged Australia. From training the future workforce to preserving cultural heritage and contributing to export income through education and tourism – HASS matters. But its contributions are often overlooked, under-valued, and under-resourced.
CHASS, representing over 50 member organisations, outlines four key actions for the next government:
- Support curiosity-driven research – not just commercially driven outcomes, but the kind of big-thinking, civilisation-saving research that history shows pays off.
- Repeal Job-Ready Graduates – scrap the failed policy that punishes HASS students with higher debts and fewer opportunities.
- Rethink international student caps – ensure consistent policy that values international students and their contribution to our economy and universities.
- Properly fund the GLAM sector – support our national cultural institutions to preserve and celebrate our shared heritage.
These aren’t just policies, they’re about Australia’s future as a democratic, culturally rich, and educated society.
We encourage you to read and share the full CHASS statement available here.
Let’s stand together to ensure that HASS has a strong and secure place in Australia’s next chapter.
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Neville Buch
Professional Historian at Professional Historians Association (Queensland) Inc.
Neville Buch (Pronounced Book) Ph.D. is a certified member of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland). Since 2010 he has operated a sole trade business in history consultancy. He was a Q ANZAC 100 Fellow 2014-2015 at the State Library of Queensland. Dr Buch was the PHA (Qld) e-Bulletin, the monthly state association’s electronic publication, and was a member of its Management Committee. He is the Managing Director of the Brisbane Southside History Network.
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