The Australian History Competition is prepared by the History Teachers’ Association of Australia and run in conjunction with Giant Classroom. While we aim to provide an interesting and challenging competition for students, we also see this as an opportunity to support teachers in their implementation of the new Australian Curriculum: History.
The Australian History Competition is a way to provide a quality resource that demonstrates approaches to the assessment of knowledge, skills and understandings, and promotes a broad view of History.
Please visit the Australian History Competition website for full competition details.
Summary
For Year levels: 7–10, nationwide
Topic: Two papers broadly based on the Australian Curriculum: Years 7-8, Years 9-10
Competition Format: Assessment held on one day
Acceptable entry modes: Test format, multiple choice questions, tests history skills rather than prior content knowledge
Deadline for entries: Registrations close Tuesday 31 March 2026. Competition held between Monday 25 May and Friday 12 June.
Prizes: Cash prizes
Coordinating and/or Sponsoring Organisation: HTAA, Historicool Magazine
Website: australianhistorycompetition.org.au