Australian Council of Social Service

ACOSS National Conference, 29-30 March 2012
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Australian Technology Park, Redfern, Sydney

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ACOSS calls for jobs and services to be policy priority for 2012

In an Opinion piece published in today's The Drum on ABC Online, ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie urges the Federal Government to make jobs and services the key policy priority for 2012. See full piece and add your comment >> 

LATEST MEDIA RELEASE: Community sector welcomes Equal Pay case decision

1 February 2012 - ACOSS has welcomed the decision by Fair Work Australia in the landmark equal pay case for community sector workers. ACOSS sees it as a milestone and a crucial step towards ensuring viable, effective social services by requiring appropriate levels of pay for the staff we depend upon to deliver those services. Read More >>  

Also see ACOSS analysis of FWA decision. More information on ACOSS' Equal Pay Campaign can be found here >> 

Joint COSS Submission on Australian Charities & NFP Commission papers

In this Joint COSS submission to the Treasury Australian Charities and NFP Commission exposure draft and Governance Arrangements Consultation Paper, we set out particular concerns with respect to the over-reaching scope of the enabling legislation for the Commission; the lack of clarity about the independence of the Commission; and the prescriptive tenor of the governance arrangements proposed. Read more >>

Federal Budget 2012: cut wasteful expenditure, not support for the most needy

ACOSS has released its priorities for the Federal Budget in 2012, calling on the Australian Government to tackle waste while giving priority to those who struggle the most. Read full release>>