Professional Historians Association NSW

Objectives of PHA (NSW)

PHA (NSW) was formed in 1985 as a professional association for practising qualified historians. It is a member of the national body - Australian Council of Professional Historians Associations Inc. (ACPHA)

To set and maintain standards of professional practice
To ensure observance of the Australian Council of Professional Historians' Associations Inc. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for Professional Historians in Australia
To pursue common objectives and maintain links with other Australian professional historians' associations through membership of the Australian Council of Professional Historians' Associations Inc.
To maintain links with other similar organisations
To promote the concept of professional history and the status of professional historians in the community
To represent its members in contractual and employment matters
To inform its members and prospective employers of acceptable standards of employment
To encourage its members' continuing professional development
To collect and disseminate information of interest to professional historians