Campaigns & Issues

Monash Student Association statements and resources on issues affecting students at Monash University Clayton.

  • BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS
  • Lighting Improvements on Campus Campaign
  • Fossil Fuel Divestment
  • MSA Racism & Diversity Report 2025
  • Accessibility at Monash

BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS

Hey everyone, welcome to Semester Two and G'day from your 2026 Student Executive! At the MSA, we’re all about making student life better, louder, and more inclusive. Here are some wins we’ve achieved through campaigning so far this year! 

  • Brought free breakfasts to campus every. single. day. of Semester.
  • Restored law tutorials through sustained advocacy with the faculty
  • Secured free parking during exams
  • Arranged a new category for special consideration, for students impacted by global conflict
  • Delivered cheap meals on campus - including vegan lasagne from $2.80! 
  • Advocated for cost-of-living relief including $50 vouchers for all students 

Got thoughts, questions, or a cause worth backing? Hit us up! Get involved in one of our ongoing campaigns, or email msa-president@monash.edu. 

In solidarity,
Leroy & Your MSA Exec 

Lighting Improvements on Campus Campaign

Our MSA Women's department has conducted audits on the lighting on campus after hours. This report has been presented to the University and we are continuing to work with them for improvement in this space! 

 

Get Involved

  • Reach out to MSA Womens at msa-womens@monash.edu if you have any specific areas you would like better lighting on campus.
  • Photos or map-pins encouraged, if you feel comfortable 

Fossil Fuel Divestment

Last year, we successfully got Monash to change the name of the Woodside building. Unfortunately, Monash does still have an ongoing with Woodside, along with other climate criminals. We are calling for more transparency in Monash's partnerships and investments.

Get Involved

  • Follow @stopwoodsidemonash for updates and check them out here 
  • Reach out to msa-esj@monash.edu if you have any questions!

MSA Racism & Diversity Report 2025

RACISM AT MONASH UNIVERSITY: A REPORT
EDITION 1: AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS, 2025

The MSA People of Colour Department published the 'MSA Racism & Diversity Report: An Analysis of Student Experiences & Perceptions' at the end of 2025. Online version available here.

Throughout 2026, we're advocating for real change on campus. If you want to get involved, please email msa-poc@monash.edu for inquiries.

Accessibility at Monash

Accessibility and inclusivity is one of the most important factors that need to be considered when creating policy and procedures at Monash. While it is great that there are many provisions, there is still always room for improvement. We are calling on the University to: 

  • Ensure that accessibility is a requirement to be considered prior to the beginning of all actions within the University
  • Students are currently required to notify their lecturers that they have AAA requirements 2 weeks prior to a class test. Creating an automatic system where lectures are notified would not only remove the burden from students, but also decrease the administrative burden on staff
  • There are still some physical accessibility issues on campus that need to be reviewed and maintained:
  • Only half of the tactile indicators on the Campus Centre floor are currently in place 
  • Braille is falling from the signs in Woodside 
  • We are currently in the process of working with MRS to update their accessible offerings!

 

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