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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LATEST MEDIA RELEASE: Community sector welcomes Equal Pay case decision

1 February 2012 - ACOSS has welcomed today's decision by Fair Work Australia in the landmark equal pay case for community sector workers. "This is a milestone for equal pay 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," said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.

Joint COSS Submission on Australian Charities & NFP Commission papers

Joint COSS submission in response to the Treasury Australian Charities and NFP Commission exposure draft and Governance Arrangements Consultation Paper.

In this 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 >>

Community sector urges support for constitutional reform recognising the rights of Australia's First Peoples

The Australian and State and Territory Councils of Social Service today warmly welcome the release of the Final report of the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and fully endorse its recommendations. Read full release >> 

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>>