Welcome to the CAPA website
Founded in 1979, The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is a membership based non-profit organisation. CAPA's main role is in protecting and promoting the interests and needs of Australia's 270,000+ postgraduate students.
Casuals in Higher Education: The Research Workforce Campaign
CAPA is supporting the efforts of Australia's campus postgraduate associations to advocate for better conditions and remuneration for casual academics.
Concession travel on public transport in Australia
CAPA's report on access to concession travel on public transport for each Australian state and territory.
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VSU and Postgrads
Latest developments on moves to address the impact of "VSU" on postgraduates.Research Training Inquiry
The Final Report from the House of Representatives Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues in Australian Universities is now available...
Review of Higher Education
The Final Report from the Review of Australian Higher Education is now available...
Inquiry into International Student Welfare
CAPA's submission to the Senate Inquiry and other information.
