Victorian Trades Hall Gets Closer To World Heritage Status
Chris Garlock | Published on 2/27/2026
The iconic Victorian Trades Hall in Melbourne has been nominated for World
Heritage consideration. Believed to be the oldest purpose-built Workers Assembly Hall in the world still used by trade unions, the hall has hosted campaigns that have gone on to change Australia including the 8-hour workday movement. The Workers Museum in Copenhagen examined hundreds of halls from around the world before selecting the Victorian Trades Hall as one of four exemplar candidates for nomination. The application has been submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre for consideration. Read more.