History Council of Western Australia

The History Council of Western Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the study, preservation and use of history in Western Australia.

Founded in 2003, the History Council of Western Australia aims to promote an "active engagement with history" across broader society.[1] It has been notable for its engagement in the debate surrounding the 2011/12 Perth Waterfront Development.[2][3][4]

It is identified as a relevant organisation by the Australian government,[5] and it regularly collaborates with the other similar organisations in Perth, such as the Royal Western Australian Historical Society, and the National Trust.

Advocacy

The History Council of Western Australia notes that its current advocacy efforts are focused on the following issues; promoting access to family records, preservation of arts and culture, heritage, history educaction, and historians on committees.[6]

Notes
  1. http://www.historycouncilwa.org.au/about-page
  2. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/opinion/post/-/blog/talkingpoint/post/36/
  3. http://www.historycouncilwa.org.au/perth-waterfront-debate
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/history-and-identity-resources Archived 27 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine - Institutions and government organisations
  6. "Advocacy". History Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
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