The ASSLH’s 19th Biennial Conference, The Spirit of 1975: Transformations in Australian Labour History, will be held in Melbourne, on 26 – 28 November 2025.
The Spirit of 1975: Transformations in Australian Labour History invites historians and activists to take up this theme, as well as addressing wider issues and developments epitomised by that year.
We welcome a wide range of papers and panels considering the significance of the events of the 1970s in politics, protests, ideas, and cultural and social movements in Australia and abroad.
Papers that reflect personal experience and practice are also welcome.
Panel Proposals & Abstract Submissions (Due 1 August 2025)
Papers will be assigned 20 minutes, followed by questions. If you would like to suggest a panel, please get in touch with the organisers below.
Please submit your abstract of 150-200 words here, plus a short bio.