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This is a budget that has a hole in its heart

14 May 2024

Women leaders call for JobSeeker boost to promote women’s safety

6 May 2024

Efficiency, electrification, and solar could save low-income households up to $6000

2 May 2024

Government must act on No. 1 recommendation from expert Committee and lift JobSeeker

26 April 2024

Community sector, unions urge employment services overhaul

26 April 2024

ACOSS welcomes community sector announcements from Albanese Government 

24 April 2024

New data shows wealth gap widening

18 April 2024

Statement from the Australian Council of Social Service following the Bondi Junction attacks

15 April 2024

Social security boost and tax reform needed in federal budget

21 March 2024

A 96 cents a day increase leaves people in poverty

20 March 2024

ACOSS applauds decision to pay super on paid parental leave

7 March 2024

Slowing economy highlights need to cut rates

6 March 2024

People becoming severely ill at home due to heat

4 March 2024

ACOSS strongly commends Senate call to urgently act to end poverty in Australia

29 February 2024

National fund needed to retrofit low-income homes

12 February 2024

The case for tax reform beyond stage three

5 February 2024

Strong fuel efficiency standards good for people and planet

5 February 2024

ACOSS welcomes changes that make stage three fairer

25 January 2024

Scrap stage three tax cuts to fund low-income cost of living relief

18 January 2024

'Give the battlers a big boost' Cassandra Goldie - The Daily Telegraph - Tuesday January 9, 2024

11 January 2024

Indexation grossly inadequate for people in need

2 January 2024

ACOSS responds to MYEFO with a call to restore fairness in the budget

13 December 2023

Most people support lifting incomes for those with the least

13 December 2023

Permanent Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee welcome, but government must establish poverty measure

7 December 2023

ACOSS urges root and branch employment services overhaul

30 November 2023

‘Reset’ tax system to fund social, affordable housing

14 November 2023

Robodebt Response: Concrete major changes needed to transform the way government treats people on low incomes

13 November 2023

Today’s interest rate rise will hurt people on the lowest incomes most

7 November 2023

Rising inflation demands direct action, not interest rate hikes

25 October 2023

Urgent action needed to help people afford energy bills ahead of horror summer

5 October 2023

Community Sector leaders urge Australians to back Voice to Parliament on October 14th

5 October 2023

Sharp jump in wealth inequality over last 20 years

27 September 2023

White Paper lays good foundations for full employment, clear goals and targets are the missing planks

26 September 2023

Increase to social security payments grossly inadequate

20 September 2023

ACOSS welcomes breakthrough on HAFF legislation

11 September 2023

Clean energy drive must focus on disadvantaged communities

11 September 2023

People on low incomes forced to skip meals as cost of living bites

4 September 2023

Allies for Uluru call for action: ‘The time for change is now’

30 August 2023

Raise more revenue to fairly fund services: ACOSS response to the IGR

24 August 2023

ALP Conference backs JobSeeker policy to lift people out of poverty as unemployment increases

17 August 2023

Labor voters in battleground seats want Jobseeker boost: new polling

17 August 2023

National Cabinet must urgently limit rent increases and ban no-grounds evictions

15 August 2023

ACOSS backs ACTU price gouging inquiry

9 August 2023

Strengthening the Safety Net Bill a step in the right direction

2 August 2023

ACOSS welcomes decision to hold rates, calls for fresh RBA agreement with the Treasurer to protect and grow jobs

2 August 2023

Falling inflation is another reason to hold rates

26 July 2023

First wellbeing framework an important step forward: ACOSS

21 July 2023

ACOSS remains concerned interest rate rises will take their toll in coming months

21 July 2023

ACOSS welcomes gas market code

11 July 2023

ACOSS welcomes the Robodebt Royal Commission’s report

7 July 2023

ACOSS welcomes the RBA decision to pause interest rate rises

4 July 2023

Government action needed as more people struggle to pay energy bills: ACOSS

28 June 2023

Voice legislation builds momentum for Yes vote

19 June 2023

ACOSS congratulates community sector representatives recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

14 June 2023

Interest rate rise costs more people their jobs

6 June 2023

Increase to minimum wage welcome, more action needed to tackle inflation and cost of living

2 June 2023

Governments must do more to provide relief to people on low incomes struggling with the cost of energy bills.

25 May 2023

ACOSS response to measures in the Federal Budget

10 May 2023

Many welcome measures but JobSeeker still a poverty payment that must be fixed

9 May 2023

Welcome news that Parenting Payment Single expanded to 14

8 May 2023

Push to retrofit low-income housing to reduce energy bills

8 May 2023

Net Zero Authority and greater tax on oil and gas welcome initiatives

5 May 2023

Government listens to women about harms caused by Parentsnext

5 May 2023

ACOSS says lift to JobSeeker must be for all

2 May 2023

Politicians, advocates and prominent Australians call for JobSeeker increase in Federal Budget

26 April 2023

RBA changes are a major positive step for our nation

20 April 2023

Community services face staffing crisis due to chronic funding shortages

19 April 2023

Government must act on income support after EIAC report, says ACOSS

18 April 2023

ACOSS strongly welcomes government decision to stop using external debt collectors

13 April 2023

The RBA must pause on interest rates

4 April 2023

How inadequate income support is causing harm in our community

27 March 2023

Statement: Allies for Uluru welcome wording for constitutional change

24 March 2023

New report highlights depth of poverty for people on income support

22 March 2023

The Federal Budget must deliver cost of living relief for those who need it most and tackle our biggest challenges for a more inclusive future

16 March 2023

Response to Australian Energy Regulator draft electricity default market offer

15 March 2023

New President an historic moment for ACOSS

14 March 2023

An extra $1.77 a day won’t stop people on JobSeeker from going hungry, says ACOSS

6 March 2023

Long overdue overhaul of punitive ParentsNext welcomed but change must come quickly

2 March 2023

ACOSS welcomes announcement of higher tax rate on super funds over $3 million

28 February 2023

Superannuation tax concessions must be reformed to reduce inequality

27 February 2023

New report shows that action is needed to protect those on the lowest incomes from summer heat.

24 February 2023

Rising unemployment shows why interest rate hikes should be paused, says ACOSS

16 February 2023

RBA must pause interest rate hikes, warns ACOSS

6 February 2023

Indexation fails to deliver the real increase people need

3 January 2023

Overhaul of energy concessions needed as three million households struggle to pay their energy bills

21 December 2022

ACOSS congratulates the Albanese Government and the Greens on agreement for electrification of low-income housing

14 December 2022

New report reveals soaring demand for community services from increased cost of living 

14 December 2022

ACOSS strongly welcomes Albanese government intervention to lower energy bills for people on lower incomes.

9 December 2022

New research shows ‘pernicious effects’ of removal of Coronavirus Supplement

2 December 2022

ACOSS Statement: Urgent action on energy prices

29 November 2022

ACOSS warmly welcomes Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel

27 November 2022

Energy Efficiency for people on low incomes must be a government priority

10 November 2022

Energy price control critical to provide relief to people on low incomes

27 October 2022

Budget builds good foundations; more support needed for people facing multiple and unrelenting crises

25 October 2022

ACOSS welcomes vital financial assistance for community services as a positive and necessary first step

23 October 2022

An opportunity to set the right course as a fair and equitable government: October Budget 2022

21 October 2022

One in eight people in Australia are living in poverty

14 October 2022

Budget must deliver relief for a sector at breaking point

12 October 2022

Accelerate energy efficiency for a rapid, affordable and equitable transition to zero emissions

6 October 2022

October Budget must provide relief for rising energy bills

29 September 2022

ACOSS warmly welcomes cashless debit abolition. Now the same must happen for mandatory income management

28 September 2022

People on income support bear inflationary brunt

26 September 2022

Indexation does nothing to lift people on income support out of poverty

20 September 2022

Climate Change Act is an important step forward

9 September 2022

ACOSS and ACTU agreement

8 September 2022

Broad coalition calls on Federal Government to amend Climate Change Bill 2022

6 September 2022

JobSeeker rise of $1.80 a day won’t even cover the cost of a loaf of bread

5 September 2022

How to reduce long-term unemployment

2 September 2022

Statement to Jobs and Skills Summit by ACOSS Acting CEO, Edwina MacDonald

2 September 2022

Reducing long term unemployment must be critical part of day two of Jobs Summit

2 September 2022

ACOSS, BCA and ACTU back full employment as a key economic goal ahead of summit

29 August 2022

Commit to a jobs and training guarantee for long term unemployed to restore full employment: ACOSS jobs summit plan

29 August 2022

Robodebt Royal Commission must deliver answers, accountability, and protections

25 August 2022

Jobs Summit must lead to improved economic security for low-income women

23 August 2022

Australia’s low unemployment figures are an opportunity to build upon, not a justification for complacency

18 August 2022

Report on home insurance affordability reinforces the need for a national review, prioritising people experiencing financial disadvantage

17 August 2022

ACOSS welcomes Ministerial announcement of longer funding contracts trial and recommitment to proper indexation

11 August 2022

Over 100 organisations join forces in push for improved energy efficiency in Australian homes

10 August 2022

ACOSS commends the parliament for working together to act on climate change Act

5 August 2022

ACOSS welcomes news of a Select Committee to review Workforce Australia

3 August 2022

ACOSS response to Treasurer’s economic statement: We must not sacrifice jobs to curb inflation

28 July 2022

The Wealth Paradox - wealth inequality and the housing crisis

22 July 2022

ACOSS Statement: Review of the RBA comes at the right time

20 July 2022

An historic opportunity to obtain full employment is within reach: ACOSS welcomes the Jobs and Skills Summit

14 July 2022

Statement on the cessation of pandemic leave and free RATs

13 July 2022

Improvements to Workforce Australia are good first steps towards reforming a seriously flawed system

1 July 2022

Rising Energy Debt needs urgent Government action

30 June 2022

Survey of jobactive experiences clearly signals need for new Workforce Australia to do much better

28 June 2022

Increase to minimum wage welcome recognition of those who have carried us through our toughest times

15 June 2022

ENERGY CRISIS: Support the vulnerable, boost energy efficiency and speed transition to clean energy

8 June 2022

ACOSS welcomes new Government Ministry

1 June 2022

ACOSS response: Australian Energy Regulator electricity default market offer

26 May 2022

Electorate stands up for equality, climate, and a brighter future

22 May 2022

ACOSS welcomes Greens' commitment to include lifting income support in any parliamentary negotiations

16 May 2022

ACOSS response to Coalition superannuation and housing policies

16 May 2022

Poll: Australian voters believe jobseeker is too low

16 May 2022

With interest rates rising, the next government must rule out harsh spending cuts, commit to full employment

3 May 2022

Greens climate policy fast enough, still stronger focus needed on people on low incomes

29 April 2022

ACOSS analysis shows mutual obligation requirements are causing harm

28 April 2022

Over 60 peak bodies and community organisations call for adequate income support and investment in social housing

27 April 2022

Underfunded, overworked, and underpaid - pandemic compounds strain on services sector

26 April 2022

Confirmation compulsory income management must go is welcome, all parties and candidates must endorse

21 April 2022

ACOSS asks all political leaders and candidates: could you live on $46 a day?

13 April 2022

Time to forge a resilient and brighter future

10 April 2022

ACOSS response to IPCC report: fast, fair and inclusive climate change action urgently needed

5 April 2022

A budget people can’t rely on

29 March 2022

ACOSS position on the (updated) Streamlined Participation Requirements and other measures (SPROM) Bill

29 March 2022

Housing affordability takes a hit - regionally and globally

22 March 2022

Statement on Greens Income Support platform

20 March 2022

Tax cuts are not the answer to cost of living for people on low and modest incomes

16 March 2022

ACOSS response to ALP community sector proposal

15 March 2022

ACOSS & NCSMC: We know how to deliver gender equality and end poverty for women, but will we?

8 March 2022

The rise of unprecedented extreme weather events requires a rethink of Insurance and a comprehensive disaster resilience plan

7 March 2022

New ACOSS and UNSW Sydney Report shows how poverty and inequality were dramatically reduced in 2020, but have increased ever since

2 March 2022

New IPCC report stark warning that fair and fast climate change action critical to protect people

1 March 2022

Disaster payments must be urgently increased to assist with flood fallout

28 February 2022

Key disability advocacy groups join with ACOSS to urge the Government to act on the DSP Senate Inquiry Report

23 February 2022

ACOSS welcomes AMA focus on tackling poverty, lifting income support and providing secure housing, as central to child health and wellbeing

22 February 2022

Budget 2022 must invest in a fairer future for all, not more tax cuts that benefit a few

13 February 2022

Now is not the time to resume the old “normal” service – we need a new approach and fast

7 February 2022

ACOSS Calls on Reserve Bank to stand firm, keep putting jobs first

2 February 2022

Tokenism in aged care won’t cut it - drop high end tax cuts to fund decent services

1 February 2022

National Cabinet must urgently address crippling Omicron inequities

27 January 2022

ACOSS concerned people on low incomes won’t be able to get free rapid antigen tests from today

24 January 2022

Another income hit for casual workers - massive cut to Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

18 January 2022

Community Sector calls for collaboration and decisive leadership from National Cabinet to deal with COVID debacle

13 January 2022

Federal Government cuts Pandemic Payment as COVID cases explode

11 January 2022

Government must immediately suspend mutual obligations to reduce COVID risk

10 January 2022

ACOSS welcomes free COVID RAT access for concession card holders but fears some may still miss out

5 January 2022

Community sector calls for government to ensure access to COVID19 testing

4 January 2022

ACOSS calls for access to free rapid antigen tests for people on lowest incomes

31 December 2021

Community services under strain in shadow of Delta

21 December 2021

More government help needed to protect people most at risk from Omicron variant

20 December 2021

Scrap tax cuts to address issues that matter: poverty, jobs, affordable housing, essential services and climate change

16 December 2021

Queensland would benefit from raising the rate of income support

14 December 2021

Community sector calls for budget guarantee from all Parties: no more tax cuts

8 December 2021

Temporary increase in income support led to marked drop in homelessness

7 December 2021

Labor shows it's serious but climate policy is not fast enough nor fair for people on low incomes

3 December 2021

ACOSS response to Parliament debate on Bills: Voter ID and Political Campaigners Bill

2 December 2021

Rushed bill will muffle community voices

1 December 2021

Shocking rise in energy debt needs urgent government action

1 December 2021

States' housing step-up no substitute for federal action

29 November 2021

ACOSS welcomes win for democracy as Parliament votes against heavy-handed charity regulations

25 November 2021

ACOSS calls for constructive leadership to guarantee the NDIS as changes come before parliament

25 November 2021

Better income support a vote changer in swinging seats

21 November 2021

Children under 14 belong in school and with their community not in prison

16 November 2021

The next federal Government must meet the global call for stronger action on climate change

15 November 2021

826,000 people forced to languish on income support payments for over a year, and more to join in wake of COVID: new report

11 November 2021

Australians working together for a successful transition to net zero emissions

8 November 2021

Covid Disaster Payments cease from today forcing people onto $45 a day JobSeeker Payment

4 November 2021

Proposed voter ID reforms unnecessary - hitting hardest those who need greatest support to vote

28 October 2021

Federal Government must protect people seeking asylum in Park Hotel and other detention locations

27 October 2021

Federal Government's climate policy does little to help people on low incomes transition to clean economy

27 October 2021

We need to fix poverty and stop blaming the stereotyped poor

25 October 2021

Regional communities impacted by climate change will benefit from strong emission reduction targets

18 October 2021

Sole parents and unemployed face poverty as nation surges ahead

17 October 2021

Community sector unites to call for fair fast climate action this decade

7 October 2021

Deloitte Report: strong economic benefits from energy efficiency retrofits for low-income homes

6 October 2021

Last year we backed you, this year you’re on your own: COVID’s scorched economic path revealed

4 October 2021

Ending Disaster Payments without increasing unemployment payments will drive up poverty and put communities at risk

29 September 2021

ACOSS backs call for vaccination gap for people with disability to be closed before easing COVID restrictions, as well as for other high risk groups

27 September 2021

ACOSS pays tribute to social justice giant Merle Mitchell

21 September 2021

More than 8 out of 10 are Locked Out in Lockdown

20 September 2021

Labour force figures show need for better income support

16 September 2021

We need specific vaccination targets to tackle vaccine divides before easing restrictions

10 September 2021

Economic security key to women’s safety

6 September 2021

ACOSS pays tribute to outgoing Senator Rachel Siewert

26 August 2021

Almost 90% of people on lowest incomes in lockdown missing out on disaster payments

25 August 2021

People at high risk must not be left to come last in vaccination race

20 August 2021

As hours of paid work dive, those most in need of disaster support continue to be excluded

19 August 2021

Smart energy reform supports fairer solar growth

12 August 2021

Report lays bare Australia’s stark health income gap as COVID widens it further

12 August 2021

With hundreds of thousands on $44 a day in lockdown, focus must be on support, not debt recovery or arbitrary eligibility criteria

11 August 2021

Parliamentary motion to make punitive ParentsNext program voluntary welcome

10 August 2021

Almost million people with least now locked down in financial distress: Parliament must urgently fix social security to respond to national public health crisis

9 August 2021

Deep concerns over military presence in South West and Western Sydney

3 August 2021

Media Briefing: Who misses out on Covid Disaster Payments?

2 August 2021

$200 payment welcome but abandons those with the very least

28 July 2021

With Sydney lockdown to be extended, Federal Government must urgently heed NSW Treasurer’s call to help those with the least

28 July 2021

Tax cuts and housing tax breaks are a Budget Booby Trap

27 July 2021

Public back smart energy reform to support future solar growth fairly

27 July 2021

Report shows dramatic increase in financial distress in lockdowns & demand for help from charity emergency relief services

27 July 2021

Voices from Lockdown: New Report reveals the gruelling reality for people with least locked out from Federal Government disaster payments

23 July 2021

Now over one million people in lockdown on lowest incomes excluded from COVID payment support

21 July 2021

New COVID restrictions hit lowest income workers hardest - local leaders call for action

18 July 2021

National Cabinet leaves 800,000 in the cold

16 July 2021

Federal Parliament must work together on Climate Change Legislation

14 July 2021

Lockdown support excludes those on the lowest incomes

13 July 2021

PM needs to act urgently to deliver minimum income floor for all affected by lockdowns and ongoing pandemic: people desperate and being left behind

12 July 2021

Mobilise the community not excessive policing in Western Sydney

9 July 2021

States and Territories must back people with disability against Federal Government attempts to weaken NDIS

8 July 2021

To get down to business on the vaccine roll out, we need to all work together across the community

7 July 2021

No COVID normal but Job Searching requirements return to punitive, pre-COVID levels

1 July 2021

Urgent action needed to fix gaps in COVID Disaster Payments, increase JobSeeker and reinstate targeted JobKeeper

28 June 2021

Senate must resist Government’s attempt to rush through legislation to establish Robo-Employment Services and cut income support

23 June 2021

Remove roadblocks to delivering much needed community services

23 June 2021

COSS Directors call for national action to raise the age of criminal responsibility

16 June 2021

‘Shameful chapter’ – Restitution but not justice from Robodebt class action ruling

12 June 2021

COVID disaster payment will provide much-needed support, but excludes many struggling

3 June 2021

ACOSS calls on Federal Government to deliver on pandemic disaster recovery payments as part of a plan to protect incomes in lockdowns

2 June 2021

Report finds new Disability Employment Services not better at helping people

28 May 2021

Single mothers, older women left behind – ACOSS Post Budget Gender Analysis

24 May 2021

Still more than a million people on paltry income support payments

20 May 2021

ALP Budget reply a promising start but more needed

13 May 2021

Federal Budget: ACOSS preliminary analysis and briefing

12 May 2021

Federal Budget lifts essential services but leaves too many people stranded

11 May 2021

Comment on the housing and homelessness Budget measures announced today

8 May 2021

Women on low incomes must not be left behind – ACOSS Pre-Budget Brief

6 May 2021

Natural disaster resilience funding must also focus on communities and people most at risk

5 May 2021

Federal Government’s childcare package a welcome step in the right direction

2 May 2021

Budget must provide energy hardship support, as winter approaches

30 April 2021

Government commitment to reduce unemployment welcome but must focus on under-employment & long-term unemployment, demonisation must stop

29 April 2021

Queues for help, waitlists and nowhere to sleep – study shows the reality of two-speed COVID recovery

27 April 2021

Budget must put care sector services and jobs ahead of tax cuts

22 April 2021

A grim day as millions plunged further into poverty

1 April 2021

Cuts will plunge millions further into poverty

28 March 2021

A step towards 'More Sun for Everyone'

25 March 2021

Parliament fails to ensure Government’s JobSeeker bill keeps people out of poverty

18 March 2021

New data shows people affected by JobSeeker cuts could decide results in next Federal election

15 March 2021

Equal Pay commitment must apply to whole of community service sector

9 March 2021

JobSeeker Senate Inquiry attracts 500 submissions

8 March 2021

ACOSS welcomes Senate Inquiry into Government’s JobSeeker decision

25 February 2021

A heartless betrayal of millions – Government JobSeeker decision

23 February 2021

ACOSS calls on Coalition Party Room to do the right thing by millions with the least

23 February 2021

Permanent JobSeeker increase must raise rate to at least $65 per day and ensure everyone has enough for the basics of their life

19 February 2021

New report shows progress made on homelessness in response to COVID-19 slipping away – tens of thousands face huge rental debts

11 February 2021

ACOSS plan to deliver a healthier, more caring Australia, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs

9 February 2021

Reserve Bank Governor restates support for permanent JobSeeker increase

3 February 2021

ACOSS calls on Government to do the right and smart thing on JobSeeker, ahead of expected decision

1 February 2021

Only two thirds of full-time jobs lost in recession restored

21 January 2021

Millions face a bleak New Year as Coronavirus payments are cut again

31 December 2020

MYEFO fails to provide hope or confidence for 2021 to millions on low incomes

17 December 2020

New report shows who is most impacted by inequality in Australia

17 December 2020

ACOSS welcomes new investment in home care packages

16 December 2020

COVID shines light on failure of energy system for people experiencing disadvantage

16 December 2020

Fundraising reform a welcome first step

15 December 2020

Millions left to dread 2021 thanks to Government’s Christmas cut to income support

11 December 2020

Community organisations slam decision to continue discriminatory and punitive Cashless Debit Card

10 December 2020

ACOSS delivers hundreds of Christmas messages from people on JobSeeker to Parliament

1 December 2020

Retirement Incomes Review highlights growing divide

20 November 2020

Thousands take action against Christmas-cut to income support as unemployment hits 7%

19 November 2020

ACOSS response to Robodebt Settlement

16 November 2020

Government decision to cut income support at Christmas is a cruel and damaging mistake

10 November 2020

ACOSS warns Government against a Christmas cut to income support

10 November 2020

Community sector urges Parliament to progress the Climate Change Bill 2020

9 November 2020

COVID Commission needs community input to minimise outbreaks

4 November 2020

ACOSS appearing at Senate Inquiry hearing today on JobMaker wage subsidy for people under 35

2 November 2020

Post-Budget Analysis in Anti-Poverty Week

12 October 2020

Post Budget Briefing Media Release

8 October 2020

Glimmer of hope for some, but millions still stranded

6 October 2020

PBO report signals older women at risk of long-term unemployment without Government action

30 September 2020

People on JobSeeker need financial security, not cuts, to rebuild from crisis

24 September 2020

Technology Roadmap needs to prioritise job creation and emissions reductions

22 September 2020

New survey shows impact of COVID-19 on community sector and those it helps

18 September 2020

More investment needed in job-rich energy efficiency for low-income homes

17 September 2020

Cuts to JobSeeker to cost 145,000 full-time jobs - Deloitte report

15 September 2020

JobSeeker cuts would mean extreme hardship for 1.6 million people– new survey

11 September 2020

Bringing forward high-end income tax cuts while failing to raise JobSeeker for good and invest in jobs & services would be a dangerous mistake

3 September 2020

New research highlights risk of COVID pandemic increasing inequality

2 September 2020

ACOSS responds to Local Jobs program announcement

2 September 2020

Far-reaching climate change risks to Australia must be reduced and managed

28 August 2020

Community service workers warn of dire consequences of planned cuts to JobSeeker

26 August 2020

ACOSS calls on Government to commit to equal pay for community sector workers this Equal Pay Day

25 August 2020

Parliament must act on permanent JobSeeker increase to stop $300 per fortnight cut for millions next month

24 August 2020

ACOSS plan for local action on job creation and skills to reduce unemployment

5 August 2020

More bold policy action needed to recover jobs and incomes – ACOSS on Economic Statement

23 July 2020

Millions face income losses as JobSeeker supplement reduced and anxiety about future remains

21 July 2020

Unemployment 7.4% and rising: people need both decent income support and training whilst we create more jobs

16 July 2020

Thousands on JobSeeker contact their MPs in National Day of Action to Raise the Rate for Good

14 July 2020

1 job for every 13 looking – ACOSS calls on Government to have people’s backs through tough times

30 June 2020

Permanent increase to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance must be enough to cover the basics

28 June 2020

Survey shows increased JobSeeker payment allowing people to eat regularly, cover rent and pay bills

24 June 2020

50 plus organisations propose a smart housing installation boom to make a real difference

19 June 2020

A permanent increase to JobSeeker needed to keep 1.6 million out of poverty

18 June 2020

Fear that early childhood changes will hold back women’s workforce participation

9 June 2020

Grants for high-income home owners are wrong and risky

4 June 2020

Robodebt was inhumane & inaccurate – refunds are overdue and must be expedited

1 June 2020

Building a stronger and cleaner post-pandemic Australia

29 May 2020

New report shows women with caring responsibilities at greater risk of poverty before COVID-19 and highlights risks of ‘snapback’

28 May 2020

We need a national paid pandemic leave scheme to prevent a second wave

27 May 2020

Extend JobKeeper & JobSeeker to ensure nobody is left behind

25 May 2020

Jobs figures show importance of JobKeeper and new JobSeeker

14 May 2020

ACOSS warns against the Government’s planned cuts to income support

11 May 2020

Treasurer states we need a decent social security safety net

5 May 2020

Poll shows majority support permanent JobSeeker fix

5 May 2020

Senate Committee finds we must permanently increase income support

30 April 2020

ACOSS recovery proposals for job creation and poverty reduction

29 April 2020

ACOSS Statement on changes to JobKeeper eligibility for charities and not-for-profits

27 April 2020

COVID-19 unemployment report shows why we must fix our approach to helping people locked out of paid work

20 April 2020

Historic JobKeeper scheme delivers huge relief to millions at risk of losing paid work

9 April 2020

Government’s Jobkeeper changes welcome help for some charities but big job losses still faced by others, revenue test needs change

6 April 2020

New report provides insights on reducing long-term unemployment when the economy recovers

3 April 2020

Childcare package will bring relief to families, but lifeline still needed for services

2 April 2020

ACOSS welcomes vital JobKeeper Payment; more work to do to ensure all are supported

30 March 2020

ACOSS calls for urgent action on Community Services Sector Rescue Package

28 March 2020

Government must cancel robodebts and boost Centrelink staffing

27 March 2020

Relief as 6-month supplement extended to students, concern for groups facing destitution and advice on contacting Centrelink

24 March 2020

Extension of stimulus measures to vital community services sector welcome, larger rescue package needed

22 March 2020

ACOSS: "Huge relief” with crucial doubling of Newstart

22 March 2020

ACOSS, COSS network and ASU Covid-19 community sector rescue package recommendations

21 March 2020

As impact of coronavirus grows, survey shows vital community services sinking with demand

20 March 2020

Government must act now on the many, diverse calls for ongoing Newstart increase for everyone locked out of paid work

19 March 2020

Recommendations to Government measures in response to COVID19 health crisis  

17 March 2020

While low-income relief welcome, more than just a quick fix needed

12 March 2020

Response to reporting of one-off social security payments in economic stimulus package

10 March 2020

Small business calls for economic stimulus to include Newstart increase

9 March 2020

Commit to Fair Funding for Fair Pay this International Women’s Day

6 March 2020

GDP figures and coronavirus underscore need for effective economic stimulus targeted to those with greatest need

4 March 2020

Yet another federal government MP calls for Newstart increase

27 February 2020

Survey shows community services and workers at risk from funding uncertainty

27 February 2020

Independent academic research confirms that the cashless debit card is stigmatising, impractical and unnecessary

26 February 2020

Energy Security Board rates energy outlook for vulnerable customers worse than last year

24 February 2020

Report shows three million people in poverty in Australia and why we must act to support each other

21 February 2020

Reform super tax breaks to properly fund aged care, and fix inequities before increasing super guarantee – ACOSS to Retirement Incomes Review

3 February 2020

Government’s cashless-debit scheme with big banks is a shameless attempt to distract from need for Newstart increase

1 February 2020

Solutions are clear to major national challenges impacting people’s daily lives – ACOSS budget submission

30 January 2020

Statement on Government's proposed change to Centrelink income reporting

28 January 2020

Local Government Areas (LGAs)—Extended Contingency Arrangements from 20 January 2020

20 January 2020

ACOSS welcomes emergency funding for community sector organisations in bushfire response

15 January 2020

Bushfire crisis – ACOSS calls for Government action on recovery, preparation and prevention

13 January 2020

ACOSS Statement on the Bushfire Crisis

8 January 2020

Getting Help, Helping or Getting Prepared during the 2019/2020 Bushfire Emergency.

7 January 2020

Preparing for Disasters - A Message from Dr. Cassandra Goldie

24 December 2019

Survey shows charities do not have enough resources to keep up with demand

23 December 2019

Short-sighted MYEFO misses opportunities to reduce hardship while supporting jobs

16 December 2019

PM called on to protect equal pay funding for feminised caring sector

16 December 2019

Political inaction on climate change is hurting our most vulnerable, worsening poverty and inequality

12 December 2019

Dangerous and outrageous – Councils of Social Service condemn proposed funding cut to national voice for First Nations women on domestic violence

10 December 2019

Australian climate roundtable renews joint policy principles

5 December 2019

Statement on the repeal of Medevac

5 December 2019

Government must stop cutting income support for people doing it tough

4 December 2019

Universities, students and community sector meet to address student poverty

2 December 2019

Survey Of 892 young people on Youth Allowance and Newstart reveals shocking rates of deprivation

28 November 2019

Call to cut energy bills for people on low incomes while acting on climate change

21 November 2019

Removal of flawed averaging from Robodebt welcome but devil will be in the detail

19 November 2019

Under-funded services are symptoms of an unsustainable tax system - ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie

7 November 2019

PC’s holistic approach to mental health reform charts a positive new direction

31 October 2019

NSW Deputy Premier and Nationals Leader urges Morrison Government to reconsider Newstart position

24 October 2019

The single most effective step to reduce poverty this Anti-Poverty Week

14 October 2019

Retirement Incomes Review Panel lacks credibility on low-income issues and must be expanded

4 October 2019

Minister must retract offensive Newstart comments, apologise and take urgent action

3 October 2019

Productivity Commission highlights need to increase Rent Assistance and invest in social housing

25 September 2019

Budget balanced: Govt. out of excuses

19 September 2019

Parliament must stand firm against expensive, ineffective, demeaning policies designed to distract from urgent need to increase Newstart

9 September 2019

Government’s drug testing policy demeaning and flawed

6 September 2019

GDP figures confirm economic case for urgent increase to Newstart and investment in social housing

4 September 2019

Labor’s opposition to inhumane robodebt more evidence the error-ridden program needs to go

30 July 2019

“More food for my kids”; “replace worn-through clothing”; “keep a car running to get to a job” – ACOSS survey shows what a Newstart increase would really mean

29 July 2019

Unnecessary, demeaning cashless debit card unfairly targets people just because they can't find paid work

28 July 2019

ACOSS welcomes Australian Medical Association’s support for an increase to Newstart

25 July 2019

Report that Government removed recommendation for Newstart increase alarming

24 July 2019

ACOSS calls on Government to act on Newstart following Labor’s formal support and Nationals majority agreement

23 July 2019

Government Senator Dean Smith becomes latest to support Newstart increase in today’s Senate debate

22 July 2019

Raise the Rate of Newstart fact check

22 July 2019

Barnaby Joyce joins growing Parliamentary support for Newstart increase and highlights living costs in the bush and city

18 July 2019

Joint LGBTIQ+ community statement in support of religious discrimination protections

16 July 2019

People on Newstart share stories with MPs as part of Raise the Rate Week of Action

15 July 2019

Statement on constitutional recognition of Australia's first peoples

12 July 2019

Community Sector Banking & ACOSS announce new partnership to strengthen community & NFP sector

5 July 2019

ACOSS Statement on passing of tax cut package

5 July 2019

Grattan Institute report shows high-end tax cuts unfair, risky and expensive

1 July 2019

ACOSS welcomes Labor’s opposition to locking in unaffordable tax cuts 5 years in advance

24 June 2019

Stage 3 tax cuts would guarantee funding cuts

24 June 2019

RBA Governor acknowledges the benefits of an increase in Newstart, as a way to strengthen a slowing economy

20 June 2019

Minimum wage rise will strengthen economy and reduce poverty: So would an increase in Newstart Allowance

30 May 2019

Australian Climate Roundtable renews its commitment to successful action on climate change

30 May 2019

ACOSS welcomes Morrison Government Ministry congratulating Minister Wyatt on historic appointment

27 May 2019

ACOSS Statement on Election of Coalition Government

19 May 2019

ACOSS tribute to Bob Hawke

17 May 2019

Community groups condemn mock rent increase notices and negative gearing scare tactics

15 May 2019

Housing affordability crisis needs a comprehensive solution, not just a lick of paint

13 May 2019

Opposition’s costings show closing high-end tax shelters will help restore services

10 May 2019

Social sector groups call for strong action to tackle climate crisis and immediate help for people worst affected

10 May 2019

Charity fundraising reform to be priority of next federal government

8 May 2019

Civil society groups welcome Labor’s plans to boost community voices in public debate

8 May 2019

CWA backs calls to Raise the Rate of Newstart

7 May 2019

Election 2019: Big Tax Cuts mean Big Change, how will our Future be funded?

6 May 2019

Bipartisan commitment to housing funding needed to secure future of remote communities

2 May 2019

Commitments on childcare and dental are essential services the community needs, and wants

29 April 2019

Polling shows widespread concerns about tax cuts and support for increase to Newstart

21 April 2019

ACOSS launches tax policy to underpin strong future for services and income support

15 April 2019

Election 2019: Healthy, inclusive, thriving communities need quality, secure community services

12 April 2019

Federal Election 2019: What is the contest the country needs?

11 April 2019

Statement on Cashless Debit legislation

5 April 2019

ACOSS welcomes Labor’s commitment to funding services over high-end tax cuts but people on Newstart again left behind 

5 April 2019

Government turns its back on people who have the least, and guarantees more cuts to essential services

2 April 2019

ACOSS welcomes Labor climate action plan but calls for greater focus on equity

1 April 2019

Analysis – Bringing forward the government’s tax cuts in budget would worsen inequality

1 April 2019

Morrison Government excludes people on lowest incomes from one-off energy payment 

31 March 2019

Who’s afraid of advocacy?

30 March 2019

Open letter from the Community Sector

30 March 2019

Townsville City Council endorses increase to Newstart and ACOSS calls on federal politicians to follow suit

27 March 2019

Fill the gaps in our health system through smarter, fairer investment and tackling inequalities

27 March 2019

ACOSS responds to Labor’s living wage policy, calling for it to be partnered with an increase to Newstart

26 March 2019

7 out of 10 Tasmanians living outside Hobart believe Newstart should be increased

26 March 2019

National Congress, APO NT, ACOSS, NTCOSS and Human Rights Law Centre respond to Government plan to force cashless debit card across the Northern Territory

25 March 2019

ACOSS welcomes commitment to overdue reform of Employment Services (jobactive) but warns against over-reliance on automation and digital platforms

20 March 2019

Universal dental care more important, less expensive, than tax cuts

18 March 2019

Not the time for more tax cuts: time to boost Newstart and minimum wages

18 March 2019

Energy efficiency not new coal

7 March 2019

Government’s climate policy failing people on low-incomes

25 February 2019

ACOSS budget submission calls for revenue raising to fund services, including disability services; urges action on Royal Commission

18 February 2019

Government’s own evaluation of racist, remote work-for-the-dole program finds it is widening the gap

7 February 2019

Robodebt taken to Court over dodgy debts, reconfirming it needs to go

6 February 2019

New report shows regulated retail price could save NSW, Vic, Qld & SA households more than $300 a year on electricity bills

4 February 2019

ACOSS’ response to the Minister for Social Service’s opinion piece

1 February 2019

ACOSS urges Government to address hours of paid work, not just numbers of jobs

29 January 2019

MYEFO: another fairness failure by the Morrison Government

17 December 2018

ACOSS urges Labor to improve disgracefully inadequate Newstart motion at ALP Conference – people cannot keep waiting in poverty for a review

17 December 2018

Labor’s housing package is a historic commitment towards reducing inequality

16 December 2018

ACOSS calls for fundamental reform of employment services on release of expert review of jobactive

14 December 2018

Consumers call for carbon-ready homes to save billions in electricity bills

12 December 2018

Philanthropic boost to raise the rate

10 December 2018

Australian First: Cross Party Support for Raising Newstart

6 December 2018

Community sector condemns social security cuts for migrants

4 December 2018

Joint letter to Australian Labor Party urging them to oppose migrant social security cuts

3 December 2018

ACOSS calls on the Senate to reject social security cuts for migrants

29 November 2018

ACOSS welcomes ALP commitment to faster clean energy transition but not enough focus on support for low-income earners

22 November 2018

From Kerryn to Derryn, Bob to Bandt – entire lower house crossbench and key senate crossbenchers support increase to Newstart

16 November 2018

ACOSS CEO responds to Bill Shorten’s acknowledgement that Newstart is too low

31 October 2018

New report shows three million Australians living in poverty

16 October 2018

Household income spent on energy hits new high for people on low incomes

12 October 2018

New survey finds jobactive leads unemployed people to anxiety, not jobs

2 October 2018

We can tackle energy affordability and reduce carbon emissions at the same time, but Energy Intensive Trade Exposed Industries (EITEs) must be included: New Modelling 

18 September 2018

Raising Newstart and Youth Allowance would boost jobs, wages and inject millions into local communities

17 September 2018

Getting a job on Newstart is harder than you think

14 September 2018

Introducing competition into human services has largely failed to deliver better outcomes for people, and undermined community collaboration, a new report has found.

13 September 2018

ACOSS calls on Parliament to increase Newstart & Youth Allowance

10 September 2018

ACOSS welcomes move to scrap final 'zombie' measure

5 September 2018

Employment services aren't working. ACOSS calls for major reform. 

30 August 2018

Enough talk on electricity, governments must walk the walk and guarantee lower prices

27 August 2018

ACOSS Statement following the announcement of a new Prime Minister

24 August 2018

Energy supplement safe. Corporate tax cuts defeated. Now the government must raise the rate of Newstart.

22 August 2018

ACNC legislation review affirms 'Fix Fundraising' coalition's calls for major reform of fundraising 

22 August 2018

ACOSS urges Government not to abandon emissions reductions

20 August 2018

ACOSS welcomes social security commission bill and single parent review

20 August 2018

Senate must reject cashless debit card legislation

16 August 2018

National Energy Guarantee is shifting costs from big businesses to people - it must be reviewed

10 August 2018

A case of upside down? Households must not subsidise big corporations under the National Energy Guarantee (NEG)

8 August 2018

116,000 people and counting: Let’s create affordable housing, not more homelessness

7 August 2018

New report reveals reality of inequality in Australia

31 July 2018

ACOSS Calls on Government to Fix Privacy Concerns in My Health Record Legislation

27 July 2018

Mandatory cashless debit must cease following damning report

18 July 2018

ACCC calls for overdue reforms to protect low-income households from energy poverty

11 July 2018

ACOSS commends outgoing Shadow Social Services Minister Jenny Macklin

6 July 2018

Australian government admits lack of gender analysis on impact of policy measures including tax and social security cuts

5 July 2018

My Health Record

4 July 2018

ACOSS warns, if tax cuts are passed for short term gain, people will lose access to essential services in the long term

21 June 2018

It’s a good news story! The Local Government National Assembly votes in support of an increase to Newstart

20 June 2018

Local Councils to vote on increasing Newstart at national conference

19 June 2018

We implore the government to stop the cuts to people seeking asylum

18 June 2018

Raise the Rate - ACOSS coming to South Australia

12 June 2018

Call for Senate to reject punitive Social Services Bill

8 June 2018

'Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it'- This is the time for cautious, responsible budgeting, not a reckless tax cut auction.

6 June 2018

More than two-thirds of people back an increase to Newstart: Essential Poll

5 June 2018

ACOSS responds to ACTU and Salvation Army Reports on people with the lowest incomes

23 May 2018

While the battle over tax cuts begins, we are losing the war on poverty

17 May 2018

Media Alert: Australia's Community Sector Post-Budget Breakfast

11 May 2018

Proposed tax cuts damage the Budget, bypass those in greatest hardship, and undermine essential services

8 May 2018

Media Alert: Community sector response to Federal Budget – doorstop

8 May 2018

ACOSS and Go8 sign ground-breaking equity agreement

30 April 2018

Consensus builds on need to raise low safety net payments in Budget

30 April 2018

Abandonment of Medicare Levy increase signals worrying shift from essential services to tax cuts

26 April 2018

Taking the 'human' out of human services

23 April 2018

Keep working on the National Energy Guarantee

18 April 2018

Voters want governments to make energy efficiency a top priority

16 April 2018

More competition brings significant risks to human services

26 March 2018

Cuts to support system leave people seeking asylum in destitution

26 March 2018

Our appeal to the senate

24 March 2018

We’ll all pay for company and other tax cuts

22 March 2018

More than 80,000 people hurt by Welfare 'Reform' Bill

21 March 2018

ACOSS calls on crossbench to reject the Welfare 'Reform' Bill

19 March 2018

Homelessness up as housing costs rise and incomes decline

14 March 2018

The tax cut war and why everyone must pay for essential services, including wealthy shareholders

14 March 2018

Lift the incomes of the lowest 40 per cent to meet our international commitments

12 March 2018

ACOSS co-hosting Australian Sustainable Development Goals Summit

2 March 2018

Non-energy market solutions for low income households

28 February 2018

Disability Support Pension cuts bad news for people affected

21 February 2018

Social change meets Silicon Valley, with new incubator of social movements.

21 February 2018

Tax cuts a mistake while service funding shortfalls remain and unemployment payment too low

13 February 2018

ACOSS and UNSW to tackle poverty and inequality through new collaboration

7 February 2018

ACOSS welcomes opposition to national roll out of cashless debit card

7 February 2018

ACNC Commissioner put on notice by National COSS Network

19 December 2017

Good news in MYEFO undone by more mean-spirited social security cuts

18 December 2017

ACOSS welcomes marriage equality

8 December 2017

Deeply concerning for all Australians: Appointment of new Charities Commissioner

8 December 2017

ACNC appointment an attack on the charity sector

7 December 2017

The Senate must reject mandatory cashless debit cards

7 December 2017

Silencing advocacy about public policy would threaten democracy

6 December 2017

Fix revenue to fill gaping holes in essential services, not raid it for election year tax cuts: ACOSS

4 December 2017

Silencing Australians: The result of the federal government’s proposed donations ban

30 November 2017

Restore the public revenue piggy bank to fund NDIS & other essential services, don’t break it now to cut taxes, ACOSS warns

22 November 2017

On behalf of all Australians COAG need to develop the National Energy Guarantee

22 November 2017

COAG must deliver on all elements of energy trilemma without delay

21 November 2017

Marriage equality finally recognised

15 November 2017

United call for Australian Parliament to respect and back full Uluru Statement from the Heart

5 November 2017

Let’s tackle child poverty in Australia

15 October 2017

COSS Network urges a Yes Vote for Marriage Equality

29 September 2017

Hawke Government reduced child poverty - we can too!

29 September 2017

ACOSS statement on No Jab No Pay

14 September 2017

New figures are a wake-up call to government

14 September 2017

The cost of living a decent life: new report highlights the inadequacies of income support for low-paid and unemployed Australians

23 August 2017

Energy Retailers can act to help relieve energy stress and drop electricity prices

8 August 2017

ACOSS statement on marriage equality

8 August 2017

ACOSS Statement on drug testing

8 August 2017

Child poverty crisis hits single parent families

2 August 2017

Trust in trusts is broken. ACOSS calls on Federal Government to implement trusts reform

1 August 2017

New Report: Put people first to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy

31 July 2017

Wealthy and comfortable, just managing, or battling and forgotten. Which family are you? The true story of inequality in Australia.

29 July 2017

ACOSS rejects Federal Government’s latest attempt to cut incomes of people living in poverty. The energy supplement must stay.

26 July 2017

A win with Disability Support Pension, damning report on robodebt and social security cuts still on government’s agenda

23 June 2017

We call on this Parliament to deliver secure, sustainable and sufficient  funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

23 June 2017

Pull the plug - Twelve months of robodebt is enough

21 June 2017

We need paid work. Let's reframe the debate on Social Security

13 June 2017

Climate change is affecting us now and the future is here: ACOSS calls on governments to finally get Australia on track

10 June 2017

Paris agreement remains in Australia's interest - Australian Climate Roundtable

2 June 2017

Government tries to slash incomes of poorest - again

31 May 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Social security is a hand up, not a hand out

26 May 2017

Treasurer Scott Morrison addresses Australia’s Community Sector at ACOSS Post Budget Breakfast

12 May 2017

Welcome change of tack in health education and housing, but vilification of people who are unemployed continues

9 May 2017

Media Alert: Community sector response to Federal Budget - doorstop

9 May 2017

Media alert: The People's Budget

8 May 2017

What welfare blow-out? Time to end the vilification of people who are unemployed

3 May 2017

Federal Government must not let us down - ACOSS and National Shelter release 6 point National Housing Affordability Plan

26 April 2017

Robodebt program must be evaluated before expansion: Commonwealth Ombudsman. COSS Network reiterates its call for program to end

10 April 2017

Treasurer clears path towards a national housing affordability policy: will it be the right one?

10 April 2017

ACOSS condemns company tax cuts

1 April 2017

ACOSS supports ACCC investigation but longer term national energy policy needed

27 March 2017

The Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill – Omnibus Mark 2 - is unfair and should not have passed

23 March 2017

RoboDebt must go: Community sector calls for end of Centrelink's auto debt recovery program and the bullying of victims

8 March 2017

We can reduce poverty, inequality and the budget deficit: ACOSS Budget Submission 2017

27 February 2017

MEDIA ALERT: ACOSS releases Budget proposals - 10.30am (AEDT) Monday 27 February 2017

26 February 2017

Joint Statement: Community sector welcomes Parliament’s opposition to social security cuts to fund the NDIS

15 February 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Turnbull Govt must not abandon essential social housing and homelessness services

15 February 2017

ACOSS Statement on linking Omnibus Bill cuts to NDIS

13 February 2017

No room for partisan politics in energy

13 February 2017

ACOSS: Reports of NAHA axing ‘alarming’

10 February 2017

ACOSS urges Parliament to reject latest attempt to cut incomes of poorest in new Omnibus Bill

8 February 2017

ACOSS Statement on Centrelink Auto-Debt Recovery Program: Government must abandon Centrelink’s Auto-Debt Recovery Program to prevent further harm

19 January 2017

Centrelink debt fiasco must end immediately

11 January 2017

ACOSS CEO response to MYEFO

19 December 2016

MYEFO must end ‘zombie’ budget strategy which rips $7B from the poorest

15 December 2016

KPMG repeats its call for an increase to Newstart

6 December 2016

By asking wrong questions, PC Inquiry distracts from the big challenges facing human services

5 December 2016

ACOSS welcomes ‘first big step’ towards superannuation reform

23 November 2016

ACOSS backs call to rein in tax breaks for wealthy seniors as unaffordable and unfair

21 November 2016

ACOSS welcomes homeless smartphone deal, but more to be done

20 November 2016

Media Alert - ACOSS National Conference: Leading the big debates

14 November 2016

Child poverty on the rise: 730,000 children in poverty

16 October 2016

ACOSS Media Alert: Major report to reveal extent of poverty in Australia

14 October 2016

Media alert: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie available for response to investment approach to welfare​

20 September 2016

ACOSS Statement: superannuation changes announced

16 September 2016

Reprieve for Newstart recipients but the budget threat remains

14 September 2016

Australia’s leading community groups join with ACOSS to oppose cuts to social security payments

12 September 2016

Unemployed and pensioners collateral damage in budget fight

22 August 2016

Government Super changes must deliver for 3.4 million people on low incomes

17 August 2016

Royal Commission Has Nauru Jurisdiction Legal Advice Says

12 August 2016

Royal Commission Must Examine Nauru Abuse

10 August 2016

ACOSS supports Royal Commission into juvenile detention

26 July 2016

ACOSS welcomes second Turnbull Government, calls for consensus approach to Budget policy

15 July 2016

ACOSS strongly opposes further ‘crackdowns’ on welfare payments to fund spending promises in this election.

28 June 2016

Election 2016: Plans for growth, but no ​Coalition plan yet for sharing it

18 June 2016

ACOSS welcomes Labor’s ‘Future Jobs’ program announcement

17 June 2016

ACOSS calls on Coalition to retreat from Budget measures that hurt people in poverty

15 June 2016

ALP commitment to partner with community sector welcome

8 June 2016

Seniors and community sector urge PM to hold firm on superannuation

4 June 2016

ACOSS calls on all parties to put poverty on the election agenda

2 June 2016

Alliance of community groups launches petition to reform negative gearing

30 May 2016

Australians asked to Vote Home in bid to end the housing crisis by 2025

20 May 2016

Civil Society Statement of Concern - The Media and Mr Duncan Storrar

20 May 2016

PaTH Program: Change in direction welome, especially wage subsidies, but internships must be carefully designed to protect young people

7 May 2016

Some positive directions, but budget locks in harsh cuts – with more likely to come

3 May 2016

Community sector response to Federal Budget – doorstop

3 May 2016

ACOSS proposals to close tax loopholes find $6bn in savings

30 April 2016

What Australia’s community sector wants and doesn’t want in the Federal Budget

26 April 2016

Australian Organisations Demand PM Acts on Tax in Open Letter

21 April 2016

ACOSS calls for State stamp duty - land tax switch to lift economic growth

18 April 2016

Groups call on Government to deliver secure health and education funding at COAG

29 March 2016

Labor's social policy framework lays strong foundation to reduce poverty and inequality

17 March 2016

Sydney Mardi Gras: Celebrate progress but much still to be done to end prejudice

5 March 2016

Charities Commission will continue – a welcome announcement, says ACOSS

4 March 2016

Government cannot allow vested interests to railroad much-needed reform to negative gearing

3 March 2016

Cassandra Goldie to outline ACOSS Budget proposals: 10.30am

25 February 2016

Government policies ignore children in poverty: ACOSS

25 February 2016

Budget must set a new course: a sustainable revenue base to meet community needs

16 February 2016

Australia’s international aid and community sector backs church sanctuary offer for asylum seekers

4 February 2016

Latest NSW GST plan would shift tax mix to the benefit of higher income earners

1 February 2016

Latest NSW GST plan would shift tax mix to the benefit of higher income earners

1 February 2016

Happy New Year from the ACOSS Team

12 January 2016

Don’t sign up to a shocking deal, ACOSS urges nation's leaders

11 December 2015

Tax reform cannot be a deal struck behind closed doors on GST

11 December 2015

ACOSS announces Tasmanian Tony Reidy as new President

30 November 2015

Weatherill's tax and services proposal poses big risks for taxpayers and service users

27 November 2015

Government must release modelling on planned cuts to family payments: ACOSS

26 November 2015

Using a higher GST to pay for income tax cuts is a ‘recipe for more inequality, with higher income earners the winners’

5 November 2015

Media Alert: New NATSEM research shows impact of GST increases on households

5 November 2015

Back to the drawing board on family payments: new bill still hits poorest families

21 October 2015

Federation Reform: Councils of Social Service call for 'community service guarantees' and fair tax reform to pay for them

21 October 2015

ACOSS and ACFID call for immediate release of children from detention and Nauru

15 October 2015

Too many unanswered questions and too little evidence to support cashless welfare card

12 October 2015

Councils of Social Service call for development of national plan to tackle poverty and inequality in Australia

11 October 2015

MEDIA ALERT: Summit Groups to address media after meeting with PM Malcolm Turnbull

1 October 2015

ACOSS raises concerns with Debit Card Trials

29 September 2015

Senate Inquiry report damning of destructive, disrespectful Commonwealth community service tendering processes: ACOSS

17 September 2015

New leadership must unite the country and include community in decision making

15 September 2015

ACOSS calls on Government to move on from harsh plan to deprive young unemployed people of income support

10 September 2015

Summit makes for diverse allies to reform economy

7 September 2015

Government should refer Nauru child abuse allegations to Royal Commission

1 September 2015

National Reform Summit should look at all the options

20 August 2015

National Councils of Social Service urge Senate to vote down 4 week wait period for income support

11 August 2015

Rise in unemployment rate shows need for a coordinated national strategy: ACOSS

7 August 2015

ACOSS appears before Senate Inquiry at 9am today

5 August 2015

Restructure super system to deliver income security, fund crucial services and drive inclusive growth: ACOSS

4 August 2015

ACOSS calls for National Jobs Plan to tackle rising long-term unemployment

28 July 2015

Government leaders urged to find long term solutions to fund vital public services

21 July 2015

Disadvantage is entrenched and structural in poorest communities

21 July 2015

ACOSS and BCA Joint Statement on Tax Reform

20 July 2015

Broad alliance points to common ground on climate policy

29 June 2015

National leaders take the stage at ACOSS Conference

25 June 2015

ACOSS National Conference: Advancing the common good to close the divide

24 June 2015

Pension Reform strikes the right balance, but Government wrong on super

23 June 2015

We saved you a trip to Canberra: Our political leaders come to the ACOSS National Conference 2015

23 June 2015

A nation splintering amid growing inequality: new ACOSS report

22 June 2015

MEDIA ALERT: New report to reveal extent of income and wealth inequality in Australia

21 June 2015

ACOSS conference to shine spotlight on inequality in Australia: June 25-26

16 June 2015

Postponing tax reform will only make it harder: ACOSS

12 June 2015

ACOSS response to Treasurer’s advice for first home buyers

9 June 2015

Tax concessions key driver of housing price inflation

2 June 2015

New ACOSS report confirms Budget fails fairness test

23 May 2015

ACOSS on Budget 2015: Better direction but lower income earners still doing the heavy lifting

12 May 2015

Community sector response to Federal Budget - doorstop

12 May 2015

ACOSS on Budget 2015: Better direction but lower income earners still doing the heavy lifting

12 May 2015

New child care investment welcome, but overall package is unbalanced and unfair

11 May 2015

Budget must not forget the unemployed: 83% don’t have enough to live on

9 May 2015

Step in right direction on retirement incomes, much more to be done

7 May 2015

Vilification of ‘struggle street’ is commonplace in Australian media and must stop: ACOSS

5 May 2015

ACOSS to appear before Senate Inquiry on impact of devastating community services cuts

21 April 2015

New Report calls for action on Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax

16 April 2015

New report confirms stable housing is key to work

9 April 2015

ACOSS outlines fair proposals to reform pensions and superannuation

2 April 2015

Drop unfair plan to lower pension indexation, reform super and pension assets test instead

1 April 2015

Competition policy must support community needs and outcomes: ACOSS

31 March 2015

Tax reform is the key to solving Australia’s public budget problems: ACOSS

30 March 2015

ACOSS hosts Treasurer Joe Hockey for launch of Tax Discussion Paper

27 March 2015

Reversal of legal funding cuts an important first step, rest of $1B must be restored

26 March 2015

Community experts release national plan to tackle housing affordability crisis

24 March 2015

Welcome relief for homelessness services and people in crisis

23 March 2015

Widespread calls for rejection of ‘cashless’ welfare card ignored: ACOSS

23 March 2015

Community experts to release national plan to tackle housing affordability crisis

23 March 2015

Government must scrap harsh plan to deprive young people of income support for six months: ACOSS

20 March 2015

Time to look at real solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis: ACOSS

12 March 2015

Budget reform: We have a choice - strengthen the social compact or grow apart

5 March 2015

National call for urgent reversal of $1 billion worth of damaging cuts to community services

2 March 2015

ACOSS to respond to McClure Welfare Review: 2pm

25 February 2015

Welfare Review: right questions, flawed model

25 February 2015

Raising revenue and funding social equity: ACOSS address at CEDA

20 February 2015

PC Report fundamentals good but risks for low income households must be addressed: ACOSS

20 February 2015

ACOSS response to Government announcement on funding for part Pensioners

16 February 2015

ACOSS on attacks on the Australian Human Rights Commission

16 February 2015

ACOSS on rise in Australia’s unemployment rate

12 February 2015

Joint Community-business tax reform dialogue gains momentum

7 February 2015

A small business tax cut is not a jobs plan: ACOSS

2 February 2015

Reprieve for vital community services left in limbo by Government Budget cuts

30 January 2015

Budget must chart a fairer path back to surplus: ACOSS

29 January 2015

Tax: Are we paying our fair share?

23 January 2015

ACOSS proposes alternative evidence-based and equitable savings to health services

16 January 2015

Collective community sector call for Government halt to ‘devastating’ funding cuts

31 December 2014

Government urged to make a new start in 2015

30 December 2014

Shutting down community voices will weaken Government’s ability to make effective reforms

23 December 2014

New Cabinet: Opportunity to reset unfair Budget policies and work together on major reforms

22 December 2014

Groups call for rejection of Healthy Welfare Card

12 December 2014

Revised GP co-payment still bad public policy: ACOSS

10 December 2014

80% of Australia’s community services unable to meet demand: ACOSS report

8 December 2014

Australia’s community services unable to meet demand: new ACOSS report

7 December 2014

Inequality report confirms need for policy rethink

4 December 2014

ACOSS calls on Govt to implement UN Committee against Torture recommendations

2 December 2014

Community and business come together to call for tax reform

1 December 2014

10 stories to Premier in Sydney

13 November 2014

Australia’s community sector meets ahead of G20 to call for a national inclusive growth plan

11 November 2014

Reduce ‘red tape’, not much-needed capacity for Australian charities

29 October 2014

Seniors Supplement is poorly targeted to people who don’t need extra support

28 October 2014

Governments sleep at the wheel as housing affordability crashes

16 October 2014

2.5 million people living in poverty in Australia: new report

12 October 2014

2.5 million people living in poverty in Australia: new report

12 October 2014

Major report to reveal poverty is growing in Australia

10 October 2014

Rethink on harsh job search plan a victory for common sense

8 October 2014

ACOSS welcomes ‘common sense’ of the Senate to reject harsh budget measures

2 October 2014

Government report finds plan to deprive young people of income support breaches human rights

30 September 2014

Negative gearing boosts housing costs, not the economy

24 September 2014

Health groups call for leadership in healthcare funding

23 September 2014

Pensions up, but little cheer for many as Newstart payments fall further behind

21 September 2014

Evidence based Youth Employment Strategy needed, not more ad hoc policy ideas

9 September 2014

No income means no income, whether it’s 26 weeks or four weeks

2 September 2014

ACOSS calls on Government to tackle sacred cow of super tax breaks

28 August 2014

AMA co-payment plan knifes Medicare principle of access for all

21 August 2014

Big power company profits: the real outcome of any changes to the Renewable Energy Target

18 August 2014

ACOSS proposes ‘common income support payment’ in overhaul of social security system

12 August 2014

Unemployment is rising and Budget policies cast young people adrift

8 August 2014

Community Organisations to get savvy with IT

7 August 2014

ACOSS joins voices welcoming Government rethink on RDA changes

6 August 2014

Forrest review includes some sound proposals, but radical social security changes should be rejected

1 August 2014

One sided obligations will make it tougher for people looking for work: ACOSS

28 July 2014

Long live climate action: groups call for end to polluting politics

17 July 2014

Australian community leaders unite in defending a price on pollution

8 July 2014

ACOSS pays tribute to Graeme Innes’ contribution as Disability Discrimination Commissioner

5 July 2014

Alliance proposes partnerships to secure jobs for disadvantaged jobseekers

30 June 2014

Payment reform must reduce poverty, complexity, and exclusion from employment

30 June 2014

C20 Summit: ACOSS challenges Government to lead G20 response to youth unemployment

21 June 2014

National leaders to deliver major addresses at ACOSS National Conference

12 June 2014

ACOSS National Conference Resolution on the Federal Budget

12 June 2014

ACOSS calls on government to work with - not against - Australia’s civil society

11 June 2014

ACOSS calls on government to dump plan to cut payments for young unemployed people and focus on jobs

5 June 2014

ACOSS National Conference to discuss the future of public policy and advocacy in Australia

4 June 2014

ACOSS Board expresses deep concern at funding cut to Refugee Council of Australia

3 June 2014

Focus on jobs not penalising people: ACOSS

28 May 2014

Who will really pay for Budget repair? ACOSS analysis

22 May 2014

G20 lead-in gets underway with C20 Summit

21 May 2014

State and territory community sector leaders respond to Federal Budget

20 May 2014

Budget rethink needed to keep Australia on course

20 May 2014

Community sector response to Federal Budget

13 May 2014

Budget divides the nation, young and old, rich and poor: ACOSS

13 May 2014

Cutting payments and employment supports puts young people at risk

5 May 2014

Audit fails the fairness test: ACOSS

1 May 2014

Snapshot highlights need for expansion of NRAS and a National Affordable Housing Plan

30 April 2014

Don’t target the most vulnerable to restore the budget: ACOSS

29 April 2014

Signs low income and vulnerable to bear brunt of Budget repair

24 April 2014

Avoid DSP changes that are likely to further exacerbate mental illness

20 April 2014

Australia’s vital community services face funding uncertainty crisis: New Report

15 April 2014

The ACOSS Board stands with refugees and asylum seekers

14 April 2014

Govt has stark choice on pension reform to improve fairness and Budget sustainability

14 April 2014

Spending cuts won’t restore budget: A lesson from the Treasury Secretary

3 April 2014

ACOSS welcomes launch of $100m Westpac Bicentennial Foundation

2 April 2014

Patchwork energy concession schemes failing people in need: new ACOSS report

31 March 2014

Housing experts to call for clear action in May Budget to address affordability crisis

27 March 2014

Reducing poverty should be the final word on budget measures: New OECD report

19 March 2014

Senate should oppose repeal of clean energy laws

17 March 2014

NRAS vital in increasing affordable housing stock

11 March 2014

Disability leaders and community sector representatives unite: doorstop interview

7 March 2014

Community organisations call for a certain future for family violence services: Doorstop

6 March 2014

ACOSS calls on Commonwealth to end funding uncertainty over services

4 March 2014

ACOSS calls for action on jobs and employment support to stem growing unemployment

28 February 2014

ACOSS to appear at Senate Inquiry into Commission of Audit

18 February 2014

ACOSS CEO to outline a responsible path to budget reform at CEDA

12 February 2014

Budget should be based on needs, not wants: ACOSS

10 February 2014

ACOSS calls for Budget to be based on needs, not wants

9 February 2014

ACOSS response to Government’s plans for ACNC

30 January 2014

ACOSS CEO on review of social security payments

22 January 2014

ACOSS to respond to review of social security payments

21 January 2014

The good, the bad and the ugly:  new social security changes begin today

1 January 2014

End Child Poverty Starting with Newstart

1 January 2014

Cool head needed to restore budget balance: ACOSS

17 December 2013

It’s electricity, but not as we know it - Future Grid Forum

6 December 2013

Commission of Audit must confront long term challenges, not deliver ‘quick fix’ cuts: ACOSS

29 November 2013

ACOSS to call on Commission of Audit to confront long term challenges, not ‘quick fix’ cuts

28 November 2013

Lift inadequate allowances and fix unfair super before you raise pension age: ACOSS

22 November 2013

Tackling rising child poverty must be core purpose of 44th Parliament and Commission of Audit

12 November 2013

ACOSS/UNICEF call for tackling rising child poverty to be core purpose of 44th parliament

11 November 2013

Government’s announcement on tax bills sends wrong signal on budget strategy: ACOSS

6 November 2013

Affordable housing vital to participation and productivity: ACOSS

4 November 2013

Aboriginal organisations and NGOs launch collaboration to put communities back in control in the NT

1 November 2013

National Commission of Audit must be about long term sustainability not short term cuts

23 October 2013

Time to face the facts on rural poverty in Australia

14 October 2013

Rural poverty: time to face the facts

11 October 2013

St Petersburg G20 Summit: Australian C20 statement

9 September 2013

ACOSS concerned by proposed cuts to Aboriginal legal services and foreign aid

6 September 2013

Tackle inequality within and between nations to boost jobs, economic growth: G20 told

4 September 2013

Make jobs and tackling poverty top priorities of next parliament: Leaders told

4 September 2013

ACOSS report calls for action on energy efficiency for low income households

29 August 2013

ACOSS outlines reform principles for a fairer and more efficient tax system

27 August 2013

ACOSS calls for reform of family payments to tackle child poverty: New campaign is launched

23 August 2013

ACOSS to release modelling on reform of Australia’s family payment system to reduce child poverty

22 August 2013

Focus on carbon productivity for fair, sustainable climate action

21 August 2013

$1.8 billion drug savings the right medicine for consumers and taxpayers

21 August 2013

Stand up for cheaper medicines!

20 August 2013

ACOSS welcomes digital training kit for Australia’s community sector

15 August 2013

ACOSS outlines proposals for first 100 days of new government

12 August 2013

Make homelessness an election priority: Major parties told

8 August 2013

Major parties shouldn’t turn their back on young and long term unemployed

8 August 2013

ACOSS response to Federal Government’s Economic Statement

2 August 2013

Economic Statement not bold enough: ACOSS

2 August 2013

Budget statement a choice between people in poverty and vested interests

1 August 2013

Condemnation for government’s asylum seeker policy – cruel and inhumane

22 July 2013

Housing affordability crucial for job seekers

17 July 2013

Unemployed young people: too many affected, too little support

11 July 2013

National housing and welfare groups demand action on housing affordability crisis

2 July 2013

United call for action on housing affordability crisis

2 July 2013

Australia’s community services unable to meet growing demand

1 July 2013

Australia’s community services unable to meet growing demand: New report

30 June 2013

ACOSS welcomes statutory definition as first step to a truly modern approach to charity

28 June 2013

New climate report maps way forward in securing Australia’s social infrastructure

26 June 2013

Six years of the NT Intervention is six years too long

21 June 2013

Retaining and attracting staff remains significant issue for Australia’s NFP sector

20 June 2013

Govt must heed call from yet another report to raise Newstart

18 June 2013

‘Critical decade’ to shield Australia’s vital social infrastructure

17 June 2013

C20 major step for inclusion of Australia’s civil society: ACOSS

13 June 2013

Extend National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness to continue progress: ACOSS

5 June 2013

ACOSS calls on NT Government to scrap ‘discriminatory’ Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Bill

28 May 2013

Major parties must agree to increase Newstart to reduce worsening poverty

22 May 2013

Targeting Budget waste needs to free up spending for poverty alleviation: ACOSS

17 May 2013

ACOSS calls on major parties to agree to increase Newstart

16 May 2013

Joint Community Sector Response to Federal Budget

14 May 2013

Budget secures landmark disability and education reforms, but gaping hole for poorest on allowances

14 May 2013

Lack of action to increase Newstart Allowance fails most disadvantaged

13 May 2013

Adequacy of carbon price compensation must be legislated

8 May 2013

Bread and Water Call to Action: Show your support for increase to Newstart

8 May 2013

Family payments need ‘overhaul’ but not by failing those most in need

7 May 2013

ACOSS applauds the putting aside of politics for worthy NDIS

2 May 2013

Prominent Australians support increase to Newstart in May Budget

30 April 2013

Lack of affordable housing report highlights desperate plight of people surviving on Newstart

29 April 2013

Raising Newstart for the first time in 20 years a legacy for 43rd Parliament: ACOSS

19 April 2013

NSW Government must reverse cuts to crucial Welfare Rights service

18 April 2013

ACOSS welcomes BCA call for long term plan and strong relationship with community sector

17 April 2013

People at heightened risk because community groups overlooked in disaster management

11 April 2013

Super industry flexes its muscle at expense of ordinary people: ACOSS

5 April 2013

Stop the piecemeal changes to make much-needed and lasting Superannuation reform

28 March 2013

ACOSS National Conference Newstart Resolution

26 March 2013

United call for Newstart increase at ACOSS National Conference

25 March 2013

Wake up call for the nation: More than 620, 000 people with disability living in poverty

22 March 2013

Evidence is in: Government must now reverse single parent cuts and lift Newstart

21 March 2013

Tackle $6 billion in tax loopholes and Budget ‘waste’ to make room for priority programs

11 March 2013

Not an either-or: Newstart must be lifted

7 March 2013

UN asks Australian Government to explain violation of single parents’ rights

4 March 2013

Sydney Mardi Gras: Reminder that much still needs to be done to end discrimination

2 March 2013

New National Commissioner a major step in safety of children: ACOSS

25 February 2013

Putting improved social outcomes at the heart of economic policy debates

25 February 2013

National ACOSS Board congratulates passing of historic Act of Aboriginal Recognition

15 February 2013

Increase in payments is ‘affordable’ and urgent to reduce poverty and unemployment in Australia

12 February 2013

Small bonus a good start, but bipartisanship needed to raise Newstart

6 February 2013

Turn bipartisan concern for low Newstart into action for an increase

12 January 2013

No happy New Year for people hit by benefit changes

1 January 2013

New Year must bring a better safety net for single parents and people looking for work

21 December 2012

Roundtable begins search for ways to improve job opportunities for disadvantaged groups

21 December 2012

Letting go of fixed Budget surplus commitment is the right thing to do: ACOSS

20 December 2012

OECD joins growing call for increase in Newstart Allowance

11 December 2012

Better dental care is in the States’ hands

7 December 2012

ACOSS welcomes COAG’s plan, and calls for swift action on independent consumer body

7 December 2012

$4.8m cuts will severely hurt vulnerable children and families in the NT

6 December 2012

Focus on real drivers of energy price rises and consumer protection: ACOSS

4 December 2012

Joint Statement on ACOSS, ACTU and BCA Cooperation

3 December 2012

Senate report adds voice to calls for urgent increase in Newstart Allowance

29 November 2012

Community sector response to Senate Inquiry report on Newstart Allowance

28 November 2012

Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers reaches a new low

22 November 2012

Federal homelessness commitment welcomed, now states and territories must come on board

14 November 2012

Census figures a wake-up call for action on affordable housing crisis leading to homelessness

12 November 2012

Consumer interests strengthened in electricity pricing report

2 November 2012

ACOSS welcomes landmark step towards nationally consistent regulation for charities

1 November 2012

National community sector meeting calls for certainty on homelessness funding

30 October 2012

Radical redesign coupled with increase in low payments needed for broken employment services

30 October 2012

Budget cuts needed to clear the decks for NDIS, dental care and other priorities

22 October 2012

One in eight people living in poverty in Australia: new report

13 October 2012

Major report to reveal poverty is too high in Australia

12 October 2012

No Budget surplus on the back of single parents and their children!

8 October 2012

Welfare groups and human rights lawyers appeal to UN to prevent damaging sole parent payment cuts

5 October 2012

Mind the Gap: People on Newstart falling further behind

20 September 2012

Community sector applauds proposal to legislate to ban gag-clauses

19 September 2012

Community sector directors ‘overwhelmingly’ back Not For Profit regulator

17 September 2012

Community Sector supports NFP regulator and wants legislation ‘strengthened’

13 September 2012

First-ever Gender Audit shows Community Sector leading the way in leadership roles for women

12 September 2012

Newstart comparisons ‘misleading’

10 September 2012

ACOSS applauds major reform to nationally coordinated dental care

29 August 2012

New report further proof that Newstart and other Allowances must be lifted

27 August 2012

National Anti-Racism Strategy a call to action for us all

24 August 2012

Committee report a chance to scrap cuts to single parent payments

23 August 2012

Lift the 18-year freeze on Newstart payments: ACOSS call to Senate inquiry

22 August 2012

National ACOSS Board condemns return to offshore processing with risk of indefinite detention

17 August 2012

Economics Committee report welcome, now on to 1 October

16 August 2012

Nation’s legal services reaching homeless service crisis levels: ACOSS Report

13 August 2012

ACOSS and CHOICE call for States to come on board national consumer energy reforms

9 August 2012

Wrong way, go back: Communities seek a change of direction on income management

29 June 2012

Impact of climate change on Australia’s social services: First ever national survey

26 June 2012

ACOSS applauds Senate inquiry into adequacy of income support payments

26 June 2012

Groups applaud Queensland Government’s move to pull out of punitive and wasteful truants scheme

18 June 2012

Ground breaking new policy on charities released

15 June 2012

The challenge is finding common ground on growing the economy while reducing inequality

12 June 2012

ACOSS welcomes Government’s nominee to head Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission

6 June 2012

Solar hot water a welcome plus for low income households

6 June 2012

ACOSS urges parliamentarians to reject legislation cutting payments for single parent families

31 May 2012

ACOSS urges Government to rethink cuts to sole parents and to lift Allowances

21 May 2012

ACOSS urges Parliament to stop cuts to sole parents

10 May 2012

Robin Hood comes good, except for single parent families

8 May 2012

Budget surplus should not be built on backs of Australia’s poorest families and their children

4 May 2012

ACOSS welcomes NDIS announcement as long overdue

30 April 2012

ACOSS welcomes roll back of Super tax breaks for very high income earners as step in right direction

28 April 2012

ACOSS Report identifies $8b in Budget savings

26 April 2012

Further evidence time has come to increase low paying income support payments

23 April 2012

ACOSS thanks Senator for raising awareness of low paying Newstart Allowance

21 April 2012

ACOSS calls for responsible debate about social security

19 April 2012

ACOSS applauds Senator living on Newstart to raise awareness

13 April 2012

States’ moves on climate bad for jobs, families and environment

13 April 2012

Rising poverty in Australia the focus of this week’s ACOSS Annual Conference

27 March 2012

Don’t extend a flawed and uproven NT Intervention model

15 March 2012

Wayne Swan kick-starts national debate about ‘fair’ sharing of nation’s wealth @ACOSS Conf’ce

9 March 2012

Fair-Go should be extended to people on income support who are living in poverty

5 March 2012

National debate about ‘fair’ sharing of Australia’s wealth long overdue

2 March 2012

ACOSS welcomes extension for Charities and NFP Commission

1 March 2012

National Coalition Calls for Housing Ministry at Cabinet Level to be Retained

29 February 2012

ACOSS hails means testing of private health insurance rebate

15 February 2012

Apology anniversary: Much good will and hard work, so much more to be done

13 February 2012

Investments in energy efficiency will benefit low income households and social services

9 February 2012

Community sector welcomes Equal Pay case decision

1 February 2012

Community sector support for constitutional reform recognising rights of Australia’s First Peoples

19 January 2012

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

11 January 2012

New Year heralds good and bad news for low income Australians

30 December 2011

MYEFO hits some targets and misses others: ACOSS

29 November 2011

Opportunity to cut wasteful tax breaks and poorly targeted spending to balance the Budget: ACOSS

28 November 2011

Cooperation not intervention: a call for a new direction in the Northern Territory

23 November 2011

ACOSS calls for fairer tax breaks to be linked to rise in super contributions

22 November 2011

85% women but are they equally represented at the top? New Gender Audit

18 November 2011

Carbon price smaller than predicted as households reach for new online calculator

13 November 2011

Equal Pay agreement an historic next step towards fair pay for community sector

10 November 2011

Community sector welcomes passage of Clean Energy Future Package

8 November 2011

Positive pathway to asylum seeker policy

31 October 2011

It’s time to raise Newstart to tackle growing inequality in Australia: ACOSS Poverty Report

21 October 2011

Clean Energy Future bill an historic opportunity

12 October 2011

ACOSS calls for clear agenda on tax and transfer reform

6 October 2011

Tax Forum must unite the community around common problems, not divide it over old debates

3 October 2011

Forum a chance for tax reform the community can support

30 September 2011

ACOSS welcomes expert panel on social housing

28 September 2011

People on lowest payments in the worst financial stress

19 September 2011

Time for more light and less heat on energy bills

13 September 2011

Community sector welcomes Clean Energy Future package

13 September 2011

Onshore processing: affordable and effective solution for asylum seekers

12 September 2011

Latest report on Indigenous disadvantage mirrors ACOSS findings

25 August 2011

Community sector unable to keep up with demand for services:  ACOSS Report

15 August 2011

Pricing carbon pollution will deliver benefits for Queensland

10 August 2011

DSP changes must include increase in unemployment benefit

30 July 2011

Tax forum an opportunity for long overdue reform of Australia’s tax and transfer system

28 July 2011

ACOSS welcomes agreement on carbon price mechanism

10 July 2011

ACOSS hails Commonwealth commitment to help community sector with equal pay

6 July 2011

ACOSS welcomes Government announcements furthering reforms in Non-Profit sector

4 July 2011

ACOSS calls for boldness in response to climate change

27 June 2011

ACOSS welcomes Garnaut review but wants household assistance to be fair and equitable

31 May 2011

ACOSS urges support for means testing of private health insurance rebate

30 May 2011

ACOSS supports carbon pollution campaign

30 May 2011

Equal pay decision validates claim of underpaid community workers: ACOSS

16 May 2011

Federal Budget takes as much as it gives

10 May 2011

Necessary foundations for Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy

6 May 2011

Young mums need support, not a ‘crackdown’

5 May 2011

Community sector calls urgent national meeting as budget concerns about ‘welfare reform’ grow

28 April 2011

Clamp down on tax breaks and poorly targeted spending, not essential social programs in Budget

20 April 2011

Household compensation: direct cash assistance based on essential expenditure not income

18 April 2011

Government and employers must do more to help people who are looking for paid work

14 April 2011

ACOSS wants housing affordability on tax reform forum agenda

14 April 2011

ACOSS welcomes assurances on carbon price compensation

13 April 2011

Australians agree: It’s time to support equal pay for community sector workers

12 April 2011

Clamp-down on trusts and other tax shelters could raise $2.5 billion per year: ACOSS

7 April 2011

Punitive measures are costly and don’t work: ACOSS

31 March 2011

Inequality is growing in Australia: ACOSS

27 March 2011

Tax Forum a platform for long-term reform of Australia’s tax and social security system

21 March 2011

Invest in case management for long-term unemployed, not ‘wasteful’ income quarantining: ACOSS

10 March 2011

What a special way to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day – commit to funding equal pay!

8 March 2011

More than 600,000 unemployed Australians risk falling further into poverty

5 March 2011

ACOSS welcomes consultative process on equal pay for community sector workers

4 March 2011

Community sector urges politicians to unite to find the right solution to reducing carbon pollution

25 February 2011

ACOSS welcomes first steps towards price on carbon pollution

24 February 2011

ACOSS calls for action to deal with rising energy prices

21 February 2011

ACOSS applauds Government restoration of National Rental Affordability Scheme

17 February 2011

Oral and mental health the missing link in health agreement: ACOSS

14 February 2011

ACOSS rejects calls for cuts to welfare payments to pay for flood reconstruction

14 February 2011

Amend Family Tax Benefit so disadvantaged youth don’t miss out: ACOSS

11 February 2011