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  • Berndt Research Foundation Biennial Lecture Thursday 18 September, 6-8pm

    Dr Michael Aird will present “Truth Telling and the Complexities of urban Aboriginal history” at the University of Wester Australia. The following link provides further information and ticket purchase.

  • Letter countering misinformation about cultural heritage

    Last updated 28 February 2025

    ASWA and our colleagues in archaeology respond to misinformation circulating in Western Australia.

  • ASWA Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act submission

    Last updated 9 August 2023

    ASWA has made a submission to the Western Australian Government regarding the design of the new Act’s regulations.

  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act

    Last updated 20 Nov 2021

    The Western Australian Government is currently in the process of reforming the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA)

  • ASWA objects to UWA's proposal to discontinue Anthropology and Sociology

    Last updated 20 Nov 2021