Media Releases Media AdvisorMobile: 0419 626 155Email: [email protected]Sign up here to receive ACOSS media releases.To download media headshots, click here.For information on how to share your story with the media, read our guide on How to do Media Raising rates will push more people out of employment29 September 2026Australia risks the high unemployment of Canada and New Zealand24 September 2026Intergenerational report paints an alarming picture of the future that calls for bold reforms21 September 2026Income support needs real increase not just indexation18 September 2026ACOSS rejects racist statements and stands in solidarity with First Nations communities15 September 2026More than 9 in 10 people on JobSeeker struggling to afford food as unemployment climbs: New report14 September 2026Workers, business, social sector and environmentalists unite on gas reservation for Australia7 September 2026New report tracks economic outcomes for migrants in Australia4 September 2026Trust tax reforms a long-overdue essential step for fairness, ACOSS says3 September 2026ACOSS welcomes confirmation refugee intake will remain at 20,00028 August 2026JobSeeker falls from same rate as pension to 68% today24 August 2026Billion-dollar premium driving cost-of-living pressures: consumer, small business and social sectors24 August 2026Government must protect people amid rising unemployment21 August 2026Housing tax reforms critical for affordability and fairness – now we need more low-income housing and limits on excessive rents20 August 2026Passing NDIS Bill leaves people with disability at risk of serious harm, ACOSS warns19 August 2026Advocacy organisations oppose plans to revive harmful welfare penalties13 August 2026ACOSS response to Senator Bragg's energy and housing comments13 August 2026ACOSS condemns Pauline Hanson's racist and deeply offensive public statements17 July 2026Investor tax reform an historic victory for fairness and housing affordability26 June 2026ACOSS condemns divisive rhetoric, calls for solidarity and inclusion17 June 2026Parliament should pass CGT and negative gearing changes16 June 2026Government must not switch income support payment cancellations back on3 June 2026Minimum wage increase welcome. Government action now needed.2 June 2026Employment services overhaul a chance to fix broken system27 May 2026Parliament should back housing tax reforms, say community and housing sector peaks22 May 2026Coalition policies will divide our communities and damage our environment15 May 2026Historic housing and trust tax reforms welcomed but people with the least miss out (again)12 May 2026Budget must protect those most at risk of economic shock12 May 2026Domestic gas reserve to lower bills for households8 May 2026Higher interest rates will push more people into unemployment - and onto poverty inducing Jobseeker Payments5 May 2026Most think income support is too low to live on28 April 2026Government must genuinely collaborate with disability community on NDIS reforms24 April 2026Government must act on EIAC report to protect people from rising unemployment24 April 2026Community sector calls for gas levy and housing tax reform20 April 2026ACOSS concerned by predictions of rising unemployment in 202616 April 2026ACOSS condemns anti-immigration rhetoric15 April 2026ACOSS calls for measures to help people most at risk, and to support critical community services1 April 2026Australia’s response requires targeted relief to people doing it the toughest31 March 2026ACOSS calls on parliamentarians to work together to deliver a gas export levy26 March 2026Three in four people struggle to cool their homes as heat crisis worsens23 March 2026Australia must strengthen its safety net as unemployment and prices rise20 March 2026New analysis shows unfairness of capital gains tax discount13 March 2026Super tax reform an important step toward fairer taxation12 March 2026ACOSS statement on NACC Robodebt Investigation11 March 2026Tax breaks help investors buy twice as many homes as first-time buyers20 February 2026ACOSS is deeply concerned by what unfolded during protests in Sydney earlier this week, including the use of force by NSW Police against a racially marginalised community16 February 2026Super tax reform an important next step toward fairer taxation11 February 2026Governments must go further to reduce prices to curb inflation4 February 2026Government spends more on property investor tax breaks than social housing, homelessness services and rent assistance combined30 January 2026Inflation figures do not justify higher interest rates and higher unemployment: ACOSS28 January 2026Indexation of youth and student payments not enough5 January 2026ACOSS welcomes domestic gas reserve and urges immediate action to help people with the least22 December 2025ACOSS statement one week from Bondi attack22 December 2025ACOSS statement following Bondi Beach attack15 December 2025Employment services are failing and need radical overhaul9 December 2025ACOSS supports end of energy rebate, need urgent measures to help those with the least9 December 2025Civil society calls for urgent action on the National Anti-Racism Framework26 November 2025ACOSS condemns acts that discriminate against communities based on faith, race, culture or identity25 November 2025EJA and ACOSS reject any suggestions that organisations were consulted on Schedule 524 November 2025ACOSS calls for removal of new powers to withhold income support24 November 2025Australia must put equity and inclusion at heart of COP31: ACOSS20 November 2025ACOSS AGM formally endorses National Anti-Racism Framework20 November 2025Backing down from net zero puts people and communities at risk13 November 2025Laws to cancel social security payments must be scrapped3 November 2025Withdrawing from net zero will harm people and communities3 November 2025Rising unemployment is alarming16 October 2025ACOSS supports reform to taxation of high-wealth super accounts13 October 2025Poverty increases to 1 in 7 people13 October 2025RBA decision risks further increases to unemployment30 September 2025RBA must cut rates to support jobs29 September 2025Inadequate income support leaves people in poverty19 September 2025Weak emissions target puts people with the least at greatest risk18 September 2025Urgent need for stronger emissions targets to protect people most at risk15 September 2025ACOSS statement on the Robodebt settlement4 September 2025No place for extremism or hate in Australia: ACOSS1 September 2025ACOSS welcomes reform to protect victim-survivors of domestic violence from unfair debts1 September 2025ACOSS welcomes social security debt reform28 August 2025Economic Reform Roundtable should mark start of ongoing, inclusive action to address national challenges22 August 2025Economic Reform Roundtable is an historic opportunity18 August 2025Remove payment suspensions now after damning Deloitte report15 August 2025RBA must cut rates to help people with the least11 August 2025ACOSS calls for economic reforms to lift living standards for those falling behind: tackling tax reform, employment, housing, energy and human services reform7 August 2025Damaging Compliance System must stop immediately after damning Ombudsman report: ACOSS6 August 2025Australia must aim for net zero by 2035: Community Sector28 July 2025ACOSS calls for tax reform that doesn’t raise GST24 July 2025RBA misses opportunity to provide relief8 July 2025Key Robodebt RC recommendations still not implemented two years on7 July 2025RBA must cut rates as inflation falls7 July 2025Productivity roundtable an opportunity to raise living standards for all27 June 2025Seven in ten renters worried about asking for repairs23 June 2025ACOSS welcomes Treasurer’s ambition for major tax reform20 June 2025ACOSS welcomes review of the electricity default market offer18 June 2025Minimum wage boost welcome but more action needed3 June 2025Electricity price hike a major blow for people struggling26 May 2025Housing crisis requires bold action22 May 2025Rate cut welcome: more needed20 May 2025RBA must cut rates to ease financial pressure19 May 2025ACOSS congratulates Albanese Government and urges bolder reform to ensure no-one is left behind4 May 2025No affordable rentals for someone receiving JobSeeker/Youth Allowance30 April 2025ACOSS condemns racism and divisive rhetoric and tactics in election campaign29 April 2025Crossbench demands income support increase24 April 2025We need secure homes for all, not just ownership for some14 April 2025Greens commitment to climate and energy welcome, more equity needed11 April 2025We need home batteries plus energy upgrades for those struggling the most 7 April 2025Election must focus on easing hardship, not stoke fear and division28 March 2025Budget reply fails to set out plan to lift living standards or tackle housing crisis27 March 2025Astounded: More dollars for everyone except those with the least25 March 2025ACOSS demands removal of whole Targeted Compliance Framework after damning Government revelations21 March 2025Government must do more as 22 cent indexation of Jobseeker completely insufficient20 March 2025Bold action needed to lift living standards and secure a better future18 March 2025People forced to choose between food and power as heat impacts health13 March 2025Independent committee calls on Federal Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker as top priority third year in a row11 March 2025Housing tax breaks fuel housing crisis and must be fixed11 March 2025ACOSS welcomes new Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework6 March 2025Government not confident in legality of Income Support System28 February 2025Advocates and Industry Unite to Urge Federal Government to Support Renters and Landlords with Energy Upgrades26 February 2025ACOSS strongly opposes Coalition plan to cut public sector jobs to fund Medicare25 February 2025Australia needs more than a rate cut: ACOSS18 February 2025ACOSS demands action after 10 income support recipients died17 February 2025Crossbench and community sector leaders urge parliament to raise income support5 February 2025ACOSS welcomes Ombudsman investigation into Targeted Compliance Framework and income support cancellations4 February 2025With inflation falling, RBA must cut rates29 January 2025Electrification projects welcome: ARENA should prioritise disadvantaged households and communities28 January 2025Latest Workforce Australia IT disaster shows system is broken21 January 2025Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis6 January 2025ACOSS responds to MYEFO: Government must do more not less18 December 2024ACOSS statement on violence, hate crimes and discrimination across communities.13 December 2024Income support needs a real increase, not just indexation9 December 2024Long-term unemployment rising while entry level jobs decline: New report9 December 2024ACOSS refers Federal Government to Ombudsman7 December 2024ACOSS welcomes RBA reforms and calls for RBA to prioritise jobs as well as curbing inflation3 December 2024ACOSS demands immediate suspension of Targeted Compliance Framework and full, open legal investigation3 December 2024Australia’s community services network welcomes the National Not-for-Profit Blueprint, calls for implementation29 November 2024ACOSS applauds $500 million investment to retrofit social housing and cut power bills28 November 2024Joint Statement from the Blueprint Expert Reference Group28 November 2024People receiving JobSeeker five times more likely to experience multiple deprivation: New report27 November 2024ACOSS statement in response to Ms Allegra Spender MP’s Tax Green Paper, November 202421 November 2024Australia must aim for net zero by 2035: Community sector21 November 2024Industry and built environment stakeholders call on Building Ministers to stay the course on the National Construction Code11 November 2024Covid supports and community sector critical in Australia’s pandemic response - ACOSS welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report11 November 2024COSS Network Calls for Queensland Government to Engage Respectfully with First Nations Queenslanders4 November 2024ACOSS statement on tax breaks for housing investment31 October 2024ACOSS welcomes recommendation to review NACC Robodebt referral decision30 October 2024Woefully low’ JobSeeker payment just 20% of average wage. The solutions to poverty are clear.15 October 2024ACOSS statement regarding Public Service Commissioner Final Report on the Robodebt Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry13 September 2024National Cabinet announcement of funding package for ending gender-based violence10 September 2024People on low incomes cutting back on meat, fruit and vegetables9 September 2024Climate Change Authority Advice shows we can cut emissions faster, and need to be fairer6 September 2024ACOSS applauds Senate amendment to bill to help communities share in the benefit of the energy transition22 August 2024RBA must cut rates - not raise them31 July 2024Retrofitting low-income homes a $17bn boon19 July 2024Government response to employment services reform blueprint fails to respond to serious harm5 July 2024ACOSS statement on the NACC decision regarding Robodebt7 June 2024Minimum wage increase welcome, more government action needed3 June 2024ACOSS Statement Reconciliation Week 2024: Now more than ever, we must speak up against racism31 May 2024This is a budget that has a hole in its heart14 May 2024Women leaders call for JobSeeker boost to promote women’s safety6 May 2024Efficiency, electrification, and solar could save low-income households up to $60002 May 2024Government must act on No. 1 recommendation from expert Committee and lift JobSeeker26 April 2024Community sector, unions urge employment services overhaul26 April 2024ACOSS welcomes community sector announcements from Albanese Government 24 April 2024New data shows wealth gap widening18 April 2024Statement from the Australian Council of Social Service following the Bondi Junction attacks15 April 2024Social security boost and tax reform needed in federal budget21 March 2024A 96 cents a day increase leaves people in poverty20 March 2024ACOSS applauds decision to pay super on paid parental leave7 March 2024Slowing economy highlights need to cut rates6 March 2024People becoming severely ill at home due to heat4 March 2024ACOSS strongly commends Senate call to urgently act to end poverty in Australia29 February 2024National fund needed to retrofit low-income homes12 February 2024The case for tax reform beyond stage three5 February 2024Strong fuel efficiency standards good for people and planet5 February 2024ACOSS welcomes changes that make stage three fairer25 January 2024Scrap stage three tax cuts to fund low-income cost of living relief18 January 2024'Give the battlers a big boost' Cassandra Goldie - The Daily Telegraph - Tuesday January 9, 202411 January 2024Indexation grossly inadequate for people in need2 January 2024ACOSS responds to MYEFO with a call to restore fairness in the budget13 December 2023Most people support lifting incomes for those with the least13 December 2023Permanent Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee welcome, but government must establish poverty measure7 December 2023ACOSS urges root and branch employment services overhaul30 November 2023‘Reset’ tax system to fund social, affordable housing14 November 2023Robodebt Response: Concrete major changes needed to transform the way government treats people on low incomes13 November 2023Today’s interest rate rise will hurt people on the lowest incomes most7 November 2023Rising inflation demands direct action, not interest rate hikes25 October 2023Urgent action needed to help people afford energy bills ahead of horror summer5 October 2023Community Sector leaders urge Australians to back Voice to Parliament on October 14th5 October 2023Sharp jump in wealth inequality over last 20 years27 September 2023White Paper lays good foundations for full employment, clear goals and targets are the missing planks26 September 2023Increase to social security payments grossly inadequate20 September 2023ACOSS welcomes breakthrough on HAFF legislation11 September 2023Clean energy drive must focus on disadvantaged communities11 September 2023People on low incomes forced to skip meals as cost of living bites4 September 2023Allies for Uluru call for action: ‘The time for change is now’30 August 2023Raise more revenue to fairly fund services: ACOSS response to the IGR24 August 2023ALP Conference backs JobSeeker policy to lift people out of poverty as unemployment increases17 August 2023Labor voters in battleground seats want Jobseeker boost: new polling17 August 2023National Cabinet must urgently limit rent increases and ban no-grounds evictions15 August 2023ACOSS backs ACTU price gouging inquiry9 August 2023Strengthening the Safety Net Bill a step in the right direction2 August 2023ACOSS welcomes decision to hold rates, calls for fresh RBA agreement with the Treasurer to protect and grow jobs2 August 2023Falling inflation is another reason to hold rates26 July 2023First wellbeing framework an important step forward: ACOSS21 July 2023ACOSS remains concerned interest rate rises will take their toll in coming months21 July 2023ACOSS welcomes gas market code11 July 2023ACOSS welcomes the Robodebt Royal Commission’s report7 July 2023ACOSS welcomes the RBA decision to pause interest rate rises4 July 2023Government action needed as more people struggle to pay energy bills: ACOSS28 June 2023Voice legislation builds momentum for Yes vote19 June 2023ACOSS congratulates community sector representatives recognised in King’s Birthday Honours14 June 2023Interest rate rise costs more people their jobs6 June 2023Increase to minimum wage welcome, more action needed to tackle inflation and cost of living2 June 2023Governments must do more to provide relief to people on low incomes struggling with the cost of energy bills.25 May 2023ACOSS response to measures in the Federal Budget10 May 2023Many welcome measures but JobSeeker still a poverty payment that must be fixed9 May 2023Welcome news that Parenting Payment Single expanded to 148 May 2023Push to retrofit low-income housing to reduce energy bills8 May 2023Net Zero Authority and greater tax on oil and gas welcome initiatives5 May 2023Government listens to women about harms caused by Parentsnext5 May 2023ACOSS says lift to JobSeeker must be for all2 May 2023Politicians, advocates and prominent Australians call for JobSeeker increase in Federal Budget26 April 2023RBA changes are a major positive step for our nation20 April 2023Community services face staffing crisis due to chronic funding shortages19 April 2023Government must act on income support after EIAC report, says ACOSS18 April 2023ACOSS strongly welcomes government decision to stop using external debt collectors13 April 2023The RBA must pause on interest rates4 April 2023How inadequate income support is causing harm in our community27 March 2023Statement: Allies for Uluru welcome wording for constitutional change24 March 2023New report highlights depth of poverty for people on income support22 March 2023The Federal Budget must deliver cost of living relief for those who need it most and tackle our biggest challenges for a more inclusive future16 March 2023Response to Australian Energy Regulator draft electricity default market offer15 March 2023New President an historic moment for ACOSS14 March 2023An extra $1.77 a day won’t stop people on JobSeeker from going hungry, says ACOSS6 March 2023Long overdue overhaul of punitive ParentsNext welcomed but change must come quickly2 March 2023ACOSS welcomes announcement of higher tax rate on super funds over $3 million28 February 2023Superannuation tax concessions must be reformed to reduce inequality27 February 2023New report shows that action is needed to protect those on the lowest incomes from summer heat.24 February 2023Rising unemployment shows why interest rate hikes should be paused, says ACOSS16 February 2023RBA must pause interest rate hikes, warns ACOSS6 February 2023Indexation fails to deliver the real increase people need3 January 2023Overhaul of energy concessions needed as three million households struggle to pay their energy bills21 December 2022ACOSS congratulates the Albanese Government and the Greens on agreement for electrification of low-income housing14 December 2022New report reveals soaring demand for community services from increased cost of living 14 December 2022ACOSS strongly welcomes Albanese government intervention to lower energy bills for people on lower incomes.9 December 2022New research shows ‘pernicious effects’ of removal of Coronavirus Supplement2 December 2022ACOSS Statement: Urgent action on energy prices29 November 2022ACOSS warmly welcomes Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel27 November 2022Energy Efficiency for people on low incomes must be a government priority10 November 2022Energy price control critical to provide relief to people on low incomes27 October 2022Budget builds good foundations; more support needed for people facing multiple and unrelenting crises25 October 2022ACOSS welcomes vital financial assistance for community services as a positive and necessary first step23 October 2022An opportunity to set the right course as a fair and equitable government: October Budget 202221 October 2022One in eight people in Australia are living in poverty14 October 2022Budget must deliver relief for a sector at breaking point12 October 2022Accelerate energy efficiency for a rapid, affordable and equitable transition to zero emissions6 October 2022October Budget must provide relief for rising energy bills29 September 2022ACOSS warmly welcomes cashless debit abolition. Now the same must happen for mandatory income management28 September 2022People on income support bear inflationary brunt26 September 2022Indexation does nothing to lift people on income support out of poverty20 September 2022Climate Change Act is an important step forward9 September 2022ACOSS and ACTU agreement8 September 2022Broad coalition calls on Federal Government to amend Climate Change Bill 20226 September 2022JobSeeker rise of $1.80 a day won’t even cover the cost of a loaf of bread5 September 2022How to reduce long-term unemployment2 September 2022Statement to Jobs and Skills Summit by ACOSS Acting CEO, Edwina MacDonald2 September 2022Reducing long term unemployment must be critical part of day two of Jobs Summit2 September 2022ACOSS, BCA and ACTU back full employment as a key economic goal ahead of summit29 August 2022Commit to a jobs and training guarantee for long term unemployed to restore full employment: ACOSS jobs summit plan29 August 2022Robodebt Royal Commission must deliver answers, accountability, and protections25 August 2022Jobs Summit must lead to improved economic security for low-income women23 August 2022Australia’s low unemployment figures are an opportunity to build upon, not a justification for complacency18 August 2022Report on home insurance affordability reinforces the need for a national review, prioritising people experiencing financial disadvantage17 August 2022ACOSS welcomes Ministerial announcement of longer funding contracts trial and recommitment to proper indexation11 August 2022Over 100 organisations join forces in push for improved energy efficiency in Australian homes10 August 2022ACOSS commends the parliament for working together to act on climate change Act5 August 2022ACOSS welcomes news of a Select Committee to review Workforce Australia3 August 2022ACOSS response to Treasurer’s economic statement: We must not sacrifice jobs to curb inflation28 July 2022The Wealth Paradox - wealth inequality and the housing crisis22 July 2022ACOSS Statement: Review of the RBA comes at the right time20 July 2022An historic opportunity to obtain full employment is within reach: ACOSS welcomes the Jobs and Skills Summit14 July 2022Statement on the cessation of pandemic leave and free RATs13 July 2022Improvements to Workforce Australia are good first steps towards reforming a seriously flawed system1 July 2022Rising Energy Debt needs urgent Government action30 June 2022Survey of jobactive experiences clearly signals need for new Workforce Australia to do much better28 June 2022Increase to minimum wage welcome recognition of those who have carried us through our toughest times15 June 2022ENERGY CRISIS: Support the vulnerable, boost energy efficiency and speed transition to clean energy8 June 2022ACOSS welcomes new Government Ministry1 June 2022ACOSS response: Australian Energy Regulator electricity default market offer26 May 2022Electorate stands up for equality, climate, and a brighter future22 May 2022ACOSS welcomes Greens' commitment to include lifting income support in any parliamentary negotiations16 May 2022ACOSS response to Coalition superannuation and housing policies16 May 2022Poll: Australian voters believe jobseeker is too low16 May 2022With interest rates rising, the next government must rule out harsh spending cuts, commit to full employment3 May 2022Greens climate policy fast enough, still stronger focus needed on people on low incomes29 April 2022ACOSS analysis shows mutual obligation requirements are causing harm28 April 2022Over 60 peak bodies and community organisations call for adequate income support and investment in social housing27 April 2022Underfunded, overworked, and underpaid - pandemic compounds strain on services sector26 April 2022Confirmation compulsory income management must go is welcome, all parties and candidates must endorse21 April 2022ACOSS asks all political leaders and candidates: could you live on $46 a day?13 April 2022Time to forge a resilient and brighter future10 April 2022ACOSS response to IPCC report: fast, fair and inclusive climate change action urgently needed5 April 2022A budget people can’t rely on29 March 2022ACOSS position on the (updated) Streamlined Participation Requirements and other measures (SPROM) Bill29 March 2022Housing affordability takes a hit - regionally and globally22 March 2022Statement on Greens Income Support platform20 March 2022Tax cuts are not the answer to cost of living for people on low and modest incomes16 March 2022ACOSS response to ALP community sector proposal15 March 2022ACOSS & NCSMC: We know how to deliver gender equality and end poverty for women, but will we?8 March 2022The rise of unprecedented extreme weather events requires a rethink of Insurance and a comprehensive disaster resilience plan7 March 2022New ACOSS and UNSW Sydney Report shows how poverty and inequality were dramatically reduced in 2020, but have increased ever since2 March 2022New IPCC report stark warning that fair and fast climate change action critical to protect people1 March 2022Disaster payments must be urgently increased to assist with flood fallout28 February 2022Key disability advocacy groups join with ACOSS to urge the Government to act on the DSP Senate Inquiry Report23 February 2022ACOSS welcomes AMA focus on tackling poverty, lifting income support and providing secure housing, as central to child health and wellbeing22 February 2022Budget 2022 must invest in a fairer future for all, not more tax cuts that benefit a few13 February 2022Now is not the time to resume the old “normal” service – we need a new approach and fast7 February 2022ACOSS Calls on Reserve Bank to stand firm, keep putting jobs first2 February 2022Tokenism in aged care won’t cut it - drop high end tax cuts to fund decent services1 February 2022National Cabinet must urgently address crippling Omicron inequities27 January 2022ACOSS concerned people on low incomes won’t be able to get free rapid antigen tests from today24 January 2022Another income hit for casual workers - massive cut to Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment18 January 2022Community Sector calls for collaboration and decisive leadership from National Cabinet to deal with COVID debacle13 January 2022Federal Government cuts Pandemic Payment as COVID cases explode11 January 2022Government must immediately suspend mutual obligations to reduce COVID risk10 January 2022ACOSS welcomes free COVID RAT access for concession card holders but fears some may still miss out5 January 2022Community sector calls for government to ensure access to COVID19 testing4 January 2022ACOSS calls for access to free rapid antigen tests for people on lowest incomes31 December 2021Community services under strain in shadow of Delta21 December 2021More government help needed to protect people most at risk from Omicron variant20 December 2021Scrap tax cuts to address issues that matter: poverty, jobs, affordable housing, essential services and climate change16 December 2021Queensland would benefit from raising the rate of income support14 December 2021Community sector calls for budget guarantee from all Parties: no more tax cuts8 December 2021Temporary increase in income support led to marked drop in homelessness7 December 2021Labor shows it's serious but climate policy is not fast enough nor fair for people on low incomes3 December 2021ACOSS response to Parliament debate on Bills: Voter ID and Political Campaigners Bill2 December 2021Rushed bill will muffle community voices1 December 2021Shocking rise in energy debt needs urgent government action1 December 2021States' housing step-up no substitute for federal action29 November 2021ACOSS welcomes win for democracy as Parliament votes against heavy-handed charity regulations25 November 2021ACOSS calls for constructive leadership to guarantee the NDIS as changes come before parliament25 November 2021Better income support a vote changer in swinging seats21 November 2021Children under 14 belong in school and with their community not in prison16 November 2021The next federal Government must meet the global call for stronger action on climate change15 November 2021826,000 people forced to languish on income support payments for over a year, and more to join in wake of COVID: new report11 November 2021Australians working together for a successful transition to net zero emissions8 November 2021Covid Disaster Payments cease from today forcing people onto $45 a day JobSeeker Payment4 November 2021Proposed voter ID reforms unnecessary - hitting hardest those who need greatest support to vote28 October 2021Federal Government must protect people seeking asylum in Park Hotel and other detention locations27 October 2021Federal Government's climate policy does little to help people on low incomes transition to clean economy27 October 2021We need to fix poverty and stop blaming the stereotyped poor25 October 2021Regional communities impacted by climate change will benefit from strong emission reduction targets18 October 2021Sole parents and unemployed face poverty as nation surges ahead17 October 2021Community sector unites to call for fair fast climate action this decade7 October 2021Deloitte Report: strong economic benefits from energy efficiency retrofits for low-income homes6 October 2021Last year we backed you, this year you’re on your own: COVID’s scorched economic path revealed4 October 2021Ending Disaster Payments without increasing unemployment payments will drive up poverty and put communities at risk29 September 2021ACOSS backs call for vaccination gap for people with disability to be closed before easing COVID restrictions, as well as for other high risk groups27 September 2021ACOSS pays tribute to social justice giant Merle Mitchell21 September 2021More than 8 out of 10 are Locked Out in Lockdown20 September 2021Labour force figures show need for better income support16 September 2021We need specific vaccination targets to tackle vaccine divides before easing restrictions10 September 2021Economic security key to women’s safety6 September 2021ACOSS pays tribute to outgoing Senator Rachel Siewert26 August 2021Almost 90% of people on lowest incomes in lockdown missing out on disaster payments25 August 2021People at high risk must not be left to come last in vaccination race20 August 2021As hours of paid work dive, those most in need of disaster support continue to be excluded19 August 2021Smart energy reform supports fairer solar growth12 August 2021Report lays bare Australia’s stark health income gap as COVID widens it further12 August 2021With hundreds of thousands on $44 a day in lockdown, focus must be on support, not debt recovery or arbitrary eligibility criteria11 August 2021Parliamentary motion to make punitive ParentsNext program voluntary welcome10 August 2021Almost million people with least now locked down in financial distress: Parliament must urgently fix social security to respond to national public health crisis9 August 2021Deep concerns over military presence in South West and Western Sydney3 August 2021Media Briefing: Who misses out on Covid Disaster Payments?2 August 2021$200 payment welcome but abandons those with the very least28 July 2021With Sydney lockdown to be extended, Federal Government must urgently heed NSW Treasurer’s call to help those with the least28 July 2021Tax cuts and housing tax breaks are a Budget Booby Trap27 July 2021Public back smart energy reform to support future solar growth fairly27 July 2021Report shows dramatic increase in financial distress in lockdowns & demand for help from charity emergency relief services27 July 2021Voices from Lockdown: New Report reveals the gruelling reality for people with least locked out from Federal Government disaster payments23 July 2021Now over one million people in lockdown on lowest incomes excluded from COVID payment support21 July 2021New COVID restrictions hit lowest income workers hardest - local leaders call for action18 July 2021National Cabinet leaves 800,000 in the cold16 July 2021Federal Parliament must work together on Climate Change Legislation14 July 2021Lockdown support excludes those on the lowest incomes13 July 2021PM needs to act urgently to deliver minimum income floor for all affected by lockdowns and ongoing pandemic: people desperate and being left behind12 July 2021Mobilise the community not excessive policing in Western Sydney9 July 2021States and Territories must back people with disability against Federal Government attempts to weaken NDIS8 July 2021To get down to business on the vaccine roll out, we need to all work together across the community7 July 2021No COVID normal but Job Searching requirements return to punitive, pre-COVID levels1 July 2021Urgent action needed to fix gaps in COVID Disaster Payments, increase JobSeeker and reinstate targeted JobKeeper28 June 2021Senate must resist Government’s attempt to rush through legislation to establish Robo-Employment Services and cut income support23 June 2021Remove roadblocks to delivering much needed community services23 June 2021COSS Directors call for national action to raise the age of criminal responsibility16 June 2021‘Shameful chapter’ – Restitution but not justice from Robodebt class action ruling12 June 2021COVID disaster payment will provide much-needed support, but excludes many struggling3 June 2021ACOSS calls on Federal Government to deliver on pandemic disaster recovery payments as part of a plan to protect incomes in lockdowns2 June 2021Report finds new Disability Employment Services not better at helping people28 May 2021Single mothers, older women left behind – ACOSS Post Budget Gender Analysis24 May 2021Still more than a million people on paltry income support payments20 May 2021ALP Budget reply a promising start but more needed13 May 2021Federal Budget: ACOSS preliminary analysis and briefing12 May 2021Federal Budget lifts essential services but leaves too many people stranded11 May 2021Comment on the housing and homelessness Budget measures announced today8 May 2021Women on low incomes must not be left behind – ACOSS Pre-Budget Brief6 May 2021Natural disaster resilience funding must also focus on communities and people most at risk5 May 2021Federal Government’s childcare package a welcome step in the right direction2 May 2021Budget must provide energy hardship support, as winter approaches30 April 2021Government commitment to reduce unemployment welcome but must focus on under-employment & long-term unemployment, demonisation must stop29 April 2021Queues for help, waitlists and nowhere to sleep – study shows the reality of two-speed COVID recovery27 April 2021Budget must put care sector services and jobs ahead of tax cuts22 April 2021A grim day as millions plunged further into poverty1 April 2021Cuts will plunge millions further into poverty28 March 2021A step towards 'More Sun for Everyone'25 March 2021Parliament fails to ensure Government’s JobSeeker bill keeps people out of poverty18 March 2021New data shows people affected by JobSeeker cuts could decide results in next Federal election15 March 2021Equal Pay commitment must apply to whole of community service sector9 March 2021JobSeeker Senate Inquiry attracts 500 submissions8 March 2021ACOSS welcomes Senate Inquiry into Government’s JobSeeker decision25 February 2021A heartless betrayal of millions – Government JobSeeker decision23 February 2021ACOSS calls on Coalition Party Room to do the right thing by millions with the least23 February 2021Permanent JobSeeker increase must raise rate to at least $65 per day and ensure everyone has enough for the basics of their life19 February 2021New report shows progress made on homelessness in response to COVID-19 slipping away – tens of thousands face huge rental debts11 February 2021ACOSS plan to deliver a healthier, more caring Australia, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs9 February 2021Reserve Bank Governor restates support for permanent JobSeeker increase3 February 2021ACOSS calls on Government to do the right and smart thing on JobSeeker, ahead of expected decision1 February 2021Only two thirds of full-time jobs lost in recession restored21 January 2021Millions face a bleak New Year as Coronavirus payments are cut again31 December 2020MYEFO fails to provide hope or confidence for 2021 to millions on low incomes17 December 2020New report shows who is most impacted by inequality in Australia17 December 2020ACOSS welcomes new investment in home care packages16 December 2020COVID shines light on failure of energy system for people experiencing disadvantage16 December 2020Fundraising reform a welcome first step15 December 2020Millions left to dread 2021 thanks to Government’s Christmas cut to income support11 December 2020Community organisations slam decision to continue discriminatory and punitive Cashless Debit Card10 December 2020ACOSS delivers hundreds of Christmas messages from people on JobSeeker to Parliament1 December 2020Retirement Incomes Review highlights growing divide20 November 2020Thousands take action against Christmas-cut to income support as unemployment hits 7%19 November 2020ACOSS response to Robodebt Settlement16 November 2020Government decision to cut income support at Christmas is a cruel and damaging mistake10 November 2020ACOSS warns Government against a Christmas cut to income support10 November 2020Community sector urges Parliament to progress the Climate Change Bill 20209 November 2020COVID Commission needs community input to minimise outbreaks4 November 2020ACOSS appearing at Senate Inquiry hearing today on JobMaker wage subsidy for people under 352 November 2020Post-Budget Analysis in Anti-Poverty Week12 October 2020Post Budget Briefing Media Release8 October 2020Glimmer of hope for some, but millions still stranded6 October 2020PBO report signals older women at risk of long-term unemployment without Government action30 September 2020People on JobSeeker need financial security, not cuts, to rebuild from crisis24 September 2020Technology Roadmap needs to prioritise job creation and emissions reductions22 September 2020New survey shows impact of COVID-19 on community sector and those it helps18 September 2020More investment needed in job-rich energy efficiency for low-income homes17 September 2020Cuts to JobSeeker to cost 145,000 full-time jobs - Deloitte report15 September 2020JobSeeker cuts would mean extreme hardship for 1.6 million people– new survey11 September 2020Bringing forward high-end income tax cuts while failing to raise JobSeeker for good and invest in jobs & services would be a dangerous mistake3 September 2020New research highlights risk of COVID pandemic increasing inequality2 September 2020ACOSS responds to Local Jobs program announcement2 September 2020Far-reaching climate change risks to Australia must be reduced and managed28 August 2020Community service workers warn of dire consequences of planned cuts to JobSeeker26 August 2020ACOSS calls on Government to commit to equal pay for community sector workers this Equal Pay Day25 August 2020Parliament must act on permanent JobSeeker increase to stop $300 per fortnight cut for millions next month24 August 2020ACOSS plan for local action on job creation and skills to reduce unemployment5 August 2020More bold policy action needed to recover jobs and incomes – ACOSS on Economic Statement23 July 2020Millions face income losses as JobSeeker supplement reduced and anxiety about future remains21 July 2020Unemployment 7.4% and rising: people need both decent income support and training whilst we create more jobs16 July 2020Thousands on JobSeeker contact their MPs in National Day of Action to Raise the Rate for Good14 July 20201 job for every 13 looking – ACOSS calls on Government to have people’s backs through tough times30 June 2020Permanent increase to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance must be enough to cover the basics28 June 2020Survey shows increased JobSeeker payment allowing people to eat regularly, cover rent and pay bills24 June 202050 plus organisations propose a smart housing installation boom to make a real difference19 June 2020A permanent increase to JobSeeker needed to keep 1.6 million out of poverty18 June 2020Fear that early childhood changes will hold back women’s workforce participation9 June 2020Grants for high-income home owners are wrong and risky4 June 2020Robodebt was inhumane & inaccurate – refunds are overdue and must be expedited1 June 2020Building a stronger and cleaner post-pandemic Australia29 May 2020New report shows women with caring responsibilities at greater risk of poverty before COVID-19 and highlights risks of ‘snapback’28 May 2020We need a national paid pandemic leave scheme to prevent a second wave27 May 2020Extend JobKeeper & JobSeeker to ensure nobody is left behind25 May 2020Jobs figures show importance of JobKeeper and new JobSeeker14 May 2020ACOSS warns against the Government’s planned cuts to income support11 May 2020Treasurer states we need a decent social security safety net5 May 2020Poll shows majority support permanent JobSeeker fix5 May 2020Senate Committee finds we must permanently increase income support30 April 2020ACOSS recovery proposals for job creation and poverty reduction29 April 2020ACOSS Statement on changes to JobKeeper eligibility for charities and not-for-profits27 April 2020COVID-19 unemployment report shows why we must fix our approach to helping people locked out of paid work20 April 2020Historic JobKeeper scheme delivers huge relief to millions at risk of losing paid work9 April 2020Government’s Jobkeeper changes welcome help for some charities but big job losses still faced by others, revenue test needs change6 April 2020New report provides insights on reducing long-term unemployment when the economy recovers3 April 2020Childcare package will bring relief to families, but lifeline still needed for services2 April 2020ACOSS welcomes vital JobKeeper Payment; more work to do to ensure all are supported30 March 2020ACOSS calls for urgent action on Community Services Sector Rescue Package28 March 2020Government must cancel robodebts and boost Centrelink staffing27 March 2020Relief as 6-month supplement extended to students, concern for groups facing destitution and advice on contacting Centrelink24 March 2020Extension of stimulus measures to vital community services sector welcome, larger rescue package needed22 March 2020ACOSS: "Huge relief” with crucial doubling of Newstart22 March 2020ACOSS, COSS network and ASU Covid-19 community sector rescue package recommendations21 March 2020As impact of coronavirus grows, survey shows vital community services sinking with demand20 March 2020Government must act now on the many, diverse calls for ongoing Newstart increase for everyone locked out of paid work19 March 2020Recommendations to Government measures in response to COVID19 health crisis 17 March 2020While low-income relief welcome, more than just a quick fix needed12 March 2020Response to reporting of one-off social security payments in economic stimulus package10 March 2020Small business calls for economic stimulus to include Newstart increase9 March 2020Commit to Fair Funding for Fair Pay this International Women’s Day6 March 2020GDP figures and coronavirus underscore need for effective economic stimulus targeted to those with greatest need4 March 2020Yet another federal government MP calls for Newstart increase27 February 2020Survey shows community services and workers at risk from funding uncertainty27 February 2020Independent academic research confirms that the cashless debit card is stigmatising, impractical and unnecessary26 February 2020Energy Security Board rates energy outlook for vulnerable customers worse than last year24 February 2020Report shows three million people in poverty in Australia and why we must act to support each other21 February 2020Reform super tax breaks to properly fund aged care, and fix inequities before increasing super guarantee – ACOSS to Retirement Incomes Review3 February 2020Government’s cashless-debit scheme with big banks is a shameless attempt to distract from need for Newstart increase1 February 2020Solutions are clear to major national challenges impacting people’s daily lives – ACOSS budget submission30 January 2020Statement on Government's proposed change to Centrelink income reporting28 January 2020Local Government Areas (LGAs)—Extended Contingency Arrangements from 20 January 202020 January 2020ACOSS welcomes emergency funding for community sector organisations in bushfire response15 January 2020Bushfire crisis – ACOSS calls for Government action on recovery, preparation and prevention13 January 2020ACOSS Statement on the Bushfire Crisis8 January 2020Getting Help, Helping or Getting Prepared during the 2019/2020 Bushfire Emergency.7 January 2020Preparing for Disasters - A Message from Dr. Cassandra Goldie24 December 2019Survey shows charities do not have enough resources to keep up with demand23 December 2019Short-sighted MYEFO misses opportunities to reduce hardship while supporting jobs16 December 2019PM called on to protect equal pay funding for feminised caring sector16 December 2019Political inaction on climate change is hurting our most vulnerable, worsening poverty and inequality12 December 2019Dangerous and outrageous – Councils of Social Service condemn proposed funding cut to national voice for First Nations women on domestic violence10 December 2019Australian climate roundtable renews joint policy principles5 December 2019Statement on the repeal of Medevac5 December 2019Government must stop cutting income support for people doing it tough4 December 2019Universities, students and community sector meet to address student poverty2 December 2019Survey Of 892 young people on Youth Allowance and Newstart reveals shocking rates of deprivation28 November 2019Call to cut energy bills for people on low incomes while acting on climate change21 November 2019Removal of flawed averaging from Robodebt welcome but devil will be in the detail19 November 2019Under-funded services are symptoms of an unsustainable tax system - ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie7 November 2019PC’s holistic approach to mental health reform charts a positive new direction31 October 2019NSW Deputy Premier and Nationals Leader urges Morrison Government to reconsider Newstart position24 October 2019The single most effective step to reduce poverty this Anti-Poverty Week14 October 2019Retirement Incomes Review Panel lacks credibility on low-income issues and must be expanded4 October 2019Minister must retract offensive Newstart comments, apologise and take urgent action3 October 2019Productivity Commission highlights need to increase Rent Assistance and invest in social housing25 September 2019Budget balanced: Govt. out of excuses19 September 2019Parliament must stand firm against expensive, ineffective, demeaning policies designed to distract from urgent need to increase Newstart9 September 2019Government’s drug testing policy demeaning and flawed6 September 2019GDP figures confirm economic case for urgent increase to Newstart and investment in social housing4 September 2019Labor’s opposition to inhumane robodebt more evidence the error-ridden program needs to go30 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 mean29 July 2019Unnecessary, demeaning cashless debit card unfairly targets people just because they can't find paid work28 July 2019ACOSS welcomes Australian Medical Association’s support for an increase to Newstart25 July 2019Report that Government removed recommendation for Newstart increase alarming24 July 2019ACOSS calls on Government to act on Newstart following Labor’s formal support and Nationals majority agreement23 July 2019Government Senator Dean Smith becomes latest to support Newstart increase in today’s Senate debate22 July 2019Raise the Rate of Newstart fact check22 July 2019Barnaby Joyce joins growing Parliamentary support for Newstart increase and highlights living costs in the bush and city18 July 2019Joint LGBTIQ+ community statement in support of religious discrimination protections16 July 2019People on Newstart share stories with MPs as part of Raise the Rate Week of Action15 July 2019Statement on constitutional recognition of Australia's first peoples12 July 2019Community Sector Banking & ACOSS announce new partnership to strengthen community & NFP sector5 July 2019ACOSS Statement on passing of tax cut package5 July 2019Grattan Institute report shows high-end tax cuts unfair, risky and expensive1 July 2019ACOSS welcomes Labor’s opposition to locking in unaffordable tax cuts 5 years in advance24 June 2019Stage 3 tax cuts would guarantee funding cuts24 June 2019RBA Governor acknowledges the benefits of an increase in Newstart, as a way to strengthen a slowing economy20 June 2019Minimum wage rise will strengthen economy and reduce poverty: So would an increase in Newstart Allowance30 May 2019Australian Climate Roundtable renews its commitment to successful action on climate change30 May 2019ACOSS welcomes Morrison Government Ministry congratulating Minister Wyatt on historic appointment27 May 2019ACOSS Statement on Election of Coalition Government19 May 2019ACOSS tribute to Bob Hawke17 May 2019Community groups condemn mock rent increase notices and negative gearing scare tactics15 May 2019Housing affordability crisis needs a comprehensive solution, not just a lick of paint13 May 2019Opposition’s costings show closing high-end tax shelters will help restore services10 May 2019Social sector groups call for strong action to tackle climate crisis and immediate help for people worst affected10 May 2019Charity fundraising reform to be priority of next federal government8 May 2019Civil society groups welcome Labor’s plans to boost community voices in public debate8 May 2019CWA backs calls to Raise the Rate of Newstart7 May 2019Election 2019: Big Tax Cuts mean Big Change, how will our Future be funded?6 May 2019Bipartisan commitment to housing funding needed to secure future of remote communities2 May 2019Commitments on childcare and dental are essential services the community needs, and wants29 April 2019Polling shows widespread concerns about tax cuts and support for increase to Newstart21 April 2019ACOSS launches tax policy to underpin strong future for services and income support15 April 2019Election 2019: Healthy, inclusive, thriving communities need quality, secure community services12 April 2019Federal Election 2019: What is the contest the country needs?11 April 2019Statement on Cashless Debit legislation5 April 2019ACOSS welcomes Labor’s commitment to funding services over high-end tax cuts but people on Newstart again left behind 5 April 2019Government turns its back on people who have the least, and guarantees more cuts to essential services2 April 2019ACOSS welcomes Labor climate action plan but calls for greater focus on equity1 April 2019Analysis – Bringing forward the government’s tax cuts in budget would worsen inequality1 April 2019Morrison Government excludes people on lowest incomes from one-off energy payment 31 March 2019Who’s afraid of advocacy?30 March 2019Open letter from the Community Sector30 March 2019Townsville City Council endorses increase to Newstart and ACOSS calls on federal politicians to follow suit27 March 2019Fill the gaps in our health system through smarter, fairer investment and tackling inequalities27 March 2019ACOSS responds to Labor’s living wage policy, calling for it to be partnered with an increase to Newstart26 March 20197 out of 10 Tasmanians living outside Hobart believe Newstart should be increased26 March 2019National Congress, APO NT, ACOSS, NTCOSS and Human Rights Law Centre respond to Government plan to force cashless debit card across the Northern Territory25 March 2019ACOSS welcomes commitment to overdue reform of Employment Services (jobactive) but warns against over-reliance on automation and digital platforms20 March 2019Universal dental care more important, less expensive, than tax cuts18 March 2019Not the time for more tax cuts: time to boost Newstart and minimum wages18 March 2019Energy efficiency not new coal7 March 2019Government’s climate policy failing people on low-incomes25 February 2019ACOSS budget submission calls for revenue raising to fund services, including disability services; urges action on Royal Commission18 February 2019Government’s own evaluation of racist, remote work-for-the-dole program finds it is widening the gap7 February 2019Robodebt taken to Court over dodgy debts, reconfirming it needs to go6 February 2019New report shows regulated retail price could save NSW, Vic, Qld & SA households more than $300 a year on electricity bills4 February 2019ACOSS’ response to the Minister for Social Service’s opinion piece1 February 2019ACOSS urges Government to address hours of paid work, not just numbers of jobs29 January 2019MYEFO: another fairness failure by the Morrison Government17 December 2018ACOSS urges Labor to improve disgracefully inadequate Newstart motion at ALP Conference – people cannot keep waiting in poverty for a review17 December 2018Labor’s housing package is a historic commitment towards reducing inequality16 December 2018ACOSS calls for fundamental reform of employment services on release of expert review of jobactive14 December 2018Consumers call for carbon-ready homes to save billions in electricity bills12 December 2018Philanthropic boost to raise the rate10 December 2018Australian First: Cross Party Support for Raising Newstart6 December 2018Community sector condemns social security cuts for migrants4 December 2018Joint letter to Australian Labor Party urging them to oppose migrant social security cuts3 December 2018ACOSS calls on the Senate to reject social security cuts for migrants29 November 2018ACOSS welcomes ALP commitment to faster clean energy transition but not enough focus on support for low-income earners22 November 2018From Kerryn to Derryn, Bob to Bandt – entire lower house crossbench and key senate crossbenchers support increase to Newstart16 November 2018ACOSS CEO responds to Bill Shorten’s acknowledgement that Newstart is too low31 October 2018New report shows three million Australians living in poverty16 October 2018Household income spent on energy hits new high for people on low incomes12 October 2018New survey finds jobactive leads unemployed people to anxiety, not jobs2 October 2018We 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 2018Raising Newstart and Youth Allowance would boost jobs, wages and inject millions into local communities17 September 2018Getting a job on Newstart is harder than you think14 September 2018Introducing competition into human services has largely failed to deliver better outcomes for people, and undermined community collaboration, a new report has found.13 September 2018ACOSS calls on Parliament to increase Newstart & Youth Allowance10 September 2018ACOSS welcomes move to scrap final 'zombie' measure5 September 2018Employment services aren't working. ACOSS calls for major reform. 30 August 2018Enough talk on electricity, governments must walk the walk and guarantee lower prices27 August 2018ACOSS Statement following the announcement of a new Prime Minister24 August 2018Energy supplement safe. Corporate tax cuts defeated. Now the government must raise the rate of Newstart.22 August 2018ACNC legislation review affirms 'Fix Fundraising' coalition's calls for major reform of fundraising 22 August 2018ACOSS urges Government not to abandon emissions reductions20 August 2018ACOSS welcomes social security commission bill and single parent review20 August 2018Senate must reject cashless debit card legislation16 August 2018National Energy Guarantee is shifting costs from big businesses to people - it must be reviewed10 August 2018A case of upside down? Households must not subsidise big corporations under the National Energy Guarantee (NEG)8 August 2018116,000 people and counting: Let’s create affordable housing, not more homelessness7 August 2018New report reveals reality of inequality in Australia31 July 2018ACOSS Calls on Government to Fix Privacy Concerns in My Health Record Legislation27 July 2018Mandatory cashless debit must cease following damning report18 July 2018ACCC calls for overdue reforms to protect low-income households from energy poverty11 July 2018ACOSS commends outgoing Shadow Social Services Minister Jenny Macklin6 July 2018Australian government admits lack of gender analysis on impact of policy measures including tax and social security cuts5 July 2018My Health Record4 July 2018ACOSS warns, if tax cuts are passed for short term gain, people will lose access to essential services in the long term21 June 2018It’s a good news story! The Local Government National Assembly votes in support of an increase to Newstart20 June 2018Local Councils to vote on increasing Newstart at national conference19 June 2018We implore the government to stop the cuts to people seeking asylum18 June 2018Raise the Rate - ACOSS coming to South Australia12 June 2018Call for Senate to reject punitive Social Services Bill8 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 2018More than two-thirds of people back an increase to Newstart: Essential Poll5 June 2018ACOSS responds to ACTU and Salvation Army Reports on people with the lowest incomes23 May 2018While the battle over tax cuts begins, we are losing the war on poverty17 May 2018Media Alert: Australia's Community Sector Post-Budget Breakfast11 May 2018Proposed tax cuts damage the Budget, bypass those in greatest hardship, and undermine essential services8 May 2018Media Alert: Community sector response to Federal Budget – doorstop8 May 2018ACOSS and Go8 sign ground-breaking equity agreement30 April 2018Consensus builds on need to raise low safety net payments in Budget30 April 2018Abandonment of Medicare Levy increase signals worrying shift from essential services to tax cuts26 April 2018Taking the 'human' out of human services23 April 2018Keep working on the National Energy Guarantee18 April 2018Voters want governments to make energy efficiency a top priority16 April 2018More competition brings significant risks to human services26 March 2018Cuts to support system leave people seeking asylum in destitution26 March 2018Our appeal to the senate24 March 2018We’ll all pay for company and other tax cuts22 March 2018More than 80,000 people hurt by Welfare 'Reform' Bill21 March 2018ACOSS calls on crossbench to reject the Welfare 'Reform' Bill19 March 2018Homelessness up as housing costs rise and incomes decline14 March 2018The tax cut war and why everyone must pay for essential services, including wealthy shareholders14 March 2018Lift the incomes of the lowest 40 per cent to meet our international commitments12 March 2018ACOSS co-hosting Australian Sustainable Development Goals Summit2 March 2018Non-energy market solutions for low income households28 February 2018Disability Support Pension cuts bad news for people affected21 February 2018Social change meets Silicon Valley, with new incubator of social movements.21 February 2018Tax cuts a mistake while service funding shortfalls remain and unemployment payment too low13 February 2018ACOSS and UNSW to tackle poverty and inequality through new collaboration7 February 2018ACOSS welcomes opposition to national roll out of cashless debit card7 February 2018ACNC Commissioner put on notice by National COSS Network19 December 2017Good news in MYEFO undone by more mean-spirited social security cuts18 December 2017ACOSS welcomes marriage equality8 December 2017Deeply concerning for all Australians: Appointment of new Charities Commissioner8 December 2017ACNC appointment an attack on the charity sector7 December 2017The Senate must reject mandatory cashless debit cards7 December 2017Silencing advocacy about public policy would threaten democracy6 December 2017Fix revenue to fill gaping holes in essential services, not raid it for election year tax cuts: ACOSS4 December 2017Silencing Australians: The result of the federal government’s proposed donations ban30 November 2017Restore the public revenue piggy bank to fund NDIS & other essential services, don’t break it now to cut taxes, ACOSS warns22 November 2017On behalf of all Australians COAG need to develop the National Energy Guarantee22 November 2017COAG must deliver on all elements of energy trilemma without delay21 November 2017Marriage equality finally recognised15 November 2017United call for Australian Parliament to respect and back full Uluru Statement from the Heart5 November 2017Let’s tackle child poverty in Australia15 October 2017COSS Network urges a Yes Vote for Marriage Equality29 September 2017Hawke Government reduced child poverty - we can too!29 September 2017ACOSS statement on No Jab No Pay14 September 2017New figures are a wake-up call to government14 September 2017The cost of living a decent life: new report highlights the inadequacies of income support for low-paid and unemployed Australians23 August 2017Energy Retailers can act to help relieve energy stress and drop electricity prices8 August 2017ACOSS statement on marriage equality8 August 2017ACOSS Statement on drug testing8 August 2017Child poverty crisis hits single parent families2 August 2017Trust in trusts is broken. ACOSS calls on Federal Government to implement trusts reform1 August 2017New Report: Put people first to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy31 July 2017Wealthy and comfortable, just managing, or battling and forgotten. Which family are you? The true story of inequality in Australia.29 July 2017ACOSS rejects Federal Government’s latest attempt to cut incomes of people living in poverty. The energy supplement must stay.26 July 2017A win with Disability Support Pension, damning report on robodebt and social security cuts still on government’s agenda23 June 2017We call on this Parliament to deliver secure, sustainable and sufficient funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme23 June 2017Pull the plug - Twelve months of robodebt is enough21 June 2017We need paid work. Let's reframe the debate on Social Security13 June 2017Climate change is affecting us now and the future is here: ACOSS calls on governments to finally get Australia on track10 June 2017Paris agreement remains in Australia's interest - Australian Climate Roundtable2 June 2017Government tries to slash incomes of poorest - again31 May 2017MEDIA ALERT: Social security is a hand up, not a hand out26 May 2017Treasurer Scott Morrison addresses Australia’s Community Sector at ACOSS Post Budget Breakfast12 May 2017Welcome change of tack in health education and housing, but vilification of people who are unemployed continues9 May 2017Media Alert: Community sector response to Federal Budget - doorstop9 May 2017Media alert: The People's Budget8 May 2017What welfare blow-out? Time to end the vilification of people who are unemployed3 May 2017Federal Government must not let us down - ACOSS and National Shelter release 6 point National Housing Affordability Plan26 April 2017Robodebt program must be evaluated before expansion: Commonwealth Ombudsman. COSS Network reiterates its call for program to end10 April 2017Treasurer clears path towards a national housing affordability policy: will it be the right one?10 April 2017ACOSS condemns company tax cuts1 April 2017ACOSS supports ACCC investigation but longer term national energy policy needed27 March 2017The Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill – Omnibus Mark 2 - is unfair and should not have passed23 March 2017RoboDebt must go: Community sector calls for end of Centrelink's auto debt recovery program and the bullying of victims8 March 2017We can reduce poverty, inequality and the budget deficit: ACOSS Budget Submission 201727 February 2017MEDIA ALERT: ACOSS releases Budget proposals - 10.30am (AEDT) Monday 27 February 201726 February 2017Joint Statement: Community sector welcomes Parliament’s opposition to social security cuts to fund the NDIS15 February 2017MEDIA ALERT: Turnbull Govt must not abandon essential social housing and homelessness services15 February 2017ACOSS Statement on linking Omnibus Bill cuts to NDIS13 February 2017No room for partisan politics in energy13 February 2017ACOSS: Reports of NAHA axing ‘alarming’10 February 2017ACOSS urges Parliament to reject latest attempt to cut incomes of poorest in new Omnibus Bill8 February 2017ACOSS Statement on Centrelink Auto-Debt Recovery Program: Government must abandon Centrelink’s Auto-Debt Recovery Program to prevent further harm19 January 2017Centrelink debt fiasco must end immediately11 January 2017ACOSS CEO response to MYEFO19 December 2016MYEFO must end ‘zombie’ budget strategy which rips $7B from the poorest15 December 2016KPMG repeats its call for an increase to Newstart6 December 2016By asking wrong questions, PC Inquiry distracts from the big challenges facing human services5 December 2016ACOSS welcomes ‘first big step’ towards superannuation reform23 November 2016ACOSS backs call to rein in tax breaks for wealthy seniors as unaffordable and unfair21 November 2016ACOSS welcomes homeless smartphone deal, but more to be done20 November 2016Media Alert - ACOSS National Conference: Leading the big debates14 November 2016Child poverty on the rise: 730,000 children in poverty16 October 2016ACOSS Media Alert: Major report to reveal extent of poverty in Australia14 October 2016Media alert: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie available for response to investment approach to welfare20 September 2016ACOSS Statement: superannuation changes announced16 September 2016Reprieve for Newstart recipients but the budget threat remains14 September 2016Australia’s leading community groups join with ACOSS to oppose cuts to social security payments12 September 2016Unemployed and pensioners collateral damage in budget fight22 August 2016Government Super changes must deliver for 3.4 million people on low incomes17 August 2016Royal Commission Has Nauru Jurisdiction Legal Advice Says12 August 2016Royal Commission Must Examine Nauru Abuse10 August 2016ACOSS supports Royal Commission into juvenile detention26 July 2016ACOSS welcomes second Turnbull Government, calls for consensus approach to Budget policy15 July 2016ACOSS strongly opposes further ‘crackdowns’ on welfare payments to fund spending promises in this election.28 June 2016Election 2016: Plans for growth, but no Coalition plan yet for sharing it18 June 2016ACOSS welcomes Labor’s ‘Future Jobs’ program announcement17 June 2016ACOSS calls on Coalition to retreat from Budget measures that hurt people in poverty15 June 2016ALP commitment to partner with community sector welcome8 June 2016Seniors and community sector urge PM to hold firm on superannuation4 June 2016ACOSS calls on all parties to put poverty on the election agenda2 June 2016Alliance of community groups launches petition to reform negative gearing30 May 2016Australians asked to Vote Home in bid to end the housing crisis by 202520 May 2016Civil Society Statement of Concern - The Media and Mr Duncan Storrar20 May 2016PaTH Program: Change in direction welome, especially wage subsidies, but internships must be carefully designed to protect young people7 May 2016Some positive directions, but budget locks in harsh cuts – with more likely to come3 May 2016Community sector response to Federal Budget – doorstop3 May 2016ACOSS proposals to close tax loopholes find $6bn in savings30 April 2016What Australia’s community sector wants and doesn’t want in the Federal Budget26 April 2016Australian Organisations Demand PM Acts on Tax in Open Letter21 April 2016ACOSS calls for State stamp duty - land tax switch to lift economic growth18 April 2016Groups call on Government to deliver secure health and education funding at COAG29 March 2016Labor's social policy framework lays strong foundation to reduce poverty and inequality17 March 2016Sydney Mardi Gras: Celebrate progress but much still to be done to end prejudice5 March 2016Charities Commission will continue – a welcome announcement, says ACOSS4 March 2016Government cannot allow vested interests to railroad much-needed reform to negative gearing3 March 2016Cassandra Goldie to outline ACOSS Budget proposals: 10.30am25 February 2016Government policies ignore children in poverty: ACOSS25 February 2016Budget must set a new course: a sustainable revenue base to meet community needs16 February 2016Australia’s international aid and community sector backs church sanctuary offer for asylum seekers4 February 2016Latest NSW GST plan would shift tax mix to the benefit of higher income earners1 February 2016Latest NSW GST plan would shift tax mix to the benefit of higher income earners1 February 2016Happy New Year from the ACOSS Team12 January 2016Don’t sign up to a shocking deal, ACOSS urges nation's leaders11 December 2015Tax reform cannot be a deal struck behind closed doors on GST11 December 2015ACOSS announces Tasmanian Tony Reidy as new President30 November 2015Weatherill's tax and services proposal poses big risks for taxpayers and service users27 November 2015Government must release modelling on planned cuts to family payments: ACOSS26 November 2015Using a higher GST to pay for income tax cuts is a ‘recipe for more inequality, with higher income earners the winners’5 November 2015Media Alert: New NATSEM research shows impact of GST increases on households5 November 2015Back to the drawing board on family payments: new bill still hits poorest families21 October 2015Federation Reform: Councils of Social Service call for 'community service guarantees' and fair tax reform to pay for them21 October 2015ACOSS and ACFID call for immediate release of children from detention and Nauru15 October 2015Too many unanswered questions and too little evidence to support cashless welfare card12 October 2015Councils of Social Service call for development of national plan to tackle poverty and inequality in Australia11 October 2015MEDIA ALERT: Summit Groups to address media after meeting with PM Malcolm Turnbull1 October 2015ACOSS raises concerns with Debit Card Trials29 September 2015Senate Inquiry report damning of destructive, disrespectful Commonwealth community service tendering processes: ACOSS17 September 2015New leadership must unite the country and include community in decision making15 September 2015ACOSS calls on Government to move on from harsh plan to deprive young unemployed people of income support10 September 2015Summit makes for diverse allies to reform economy7 September 2015Government should refer Nauru child abuse allegations to Royal Commission1 September 2015National Reform Summit should look at all the options20 August 2015National Councils of Social Service urge Senate to vote down 4 week wait period for income support11 August 2015Rise in unemployment rate shows need for a coordinated national strategy: ACOSS7 August 2015ACOSS appears before Senate Inquiry at 9am today5 August 2015Restructure super system to deliver income security, fund crucial services and drive inclusive growth: ACOSS4 August 2015ACOSS calls for National Jobs Plan to tackle rising long-term unemployment28 July 2015Government leaders urged to find long term solutions to fund vital public services21 July 2015Disadvantage is entrenched and structural in poorest communities21 July 2015ACOSS and BCA Joint Statement on Tax Reform20 July 2015Broad alliance points to common ground on climate policy29 June 2015National leaders take the stage at ACOSS Conference25 June 2015ACOSS National Conference: Advancing the common good to close the divide24 June 2015Pension Reform strikes the right balance, but Government wrong on super23 June 2015We saved you a trip to Canberra: Our political leaders come to the ACOSS National Conference 201523 June 2015A nation splintering amid growing inequality: new ACOSS report22 June 2015MEDIA ALERT: New report to reveal extent of income and wealth inequality in Australia21 June 2015ACOSS conference to shine spotlight on inequality in Australia: June 25-2616 June 2015Postponing tax reform will only make it harder: ACOSS12 June 2015ACOSS response to Treasurer’s advice for first home buyers9 June 2015Tax concessions key driver of housing price inflation2 June 2015New ACOSS report confirms Budget fails fairness test23 May 2015ACOSS on Budget 2015: Better direction but lower income earners still doing the heavy lifting12 May 2015Community sector response to Federal Budget - doorstop12 May 2015ACOSS on Budget 2015: Better direction but lower income earners still doing the heavy lifting12 May 2015New child care investment welcome, but overall package is unbalanced and unfair11 May 2015Budget must not forget the unemployed: 83% don’t have enough to live on9 May 2015Step in right direction on retirement incomes, much more to be done7 May 2015Vilification of ‘struggle street’ is commonplace in Australian media and must stop: ACOSS5 May 2015ACOSS to appear before Senate Inquiry on impact of devastating community services cuts21 April 2015New Report calls for action on Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax16 April 2015New report confirms stable housing is key to work9 April 2015ACOSS outlines fair proposals to reform pensions and superannuation2 April 2015Drop unfair plan to lower pension indexation, reform super and pension assets test instead1 April 2015Competition policy must support community needs and outcomes: ACOSS31 March 2015Tax reform is the key to solving Australia’s public budget problems: ACOSS30 March 2015ACOSS hosts Treasurer Joe Hockey for launch of Tax Discussion Paper27 March 2015Reversal of legal funding cuts an important first step, rest of $1B must be restored26 March 2015Community experts release national plan to tackle housing affordability crisis24 March 2015Welcome relief for homelessness services and people in crisis23 March 2015Widespread calls for rejection of ‘cashless’ welfare card ignored: ACOSS23 March 2015Community experts to release national plan to tackle housing affordability crisis23 March 2015Government must scrap harsh plan to deprive young people of income support for six months: ACOSS20 March 2015Time to look at real solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis: ACOSS12 March 2015Budget reform: We have a choice - strengthen the social compact or grow apart5 March 2015National call for urgent reversal of $1 billion worth of damaging cuts to community services2 March 2015ACOSS to respond to McClure Welfare Review: 2pm25 February 2015Welfare Review: right questions, flawed model25 February 2015Raising revenue and funding social equity: ACOSS address at CEDA20 February 2015PC Report fundamentals good but risks for low income households must be addressed: ACOSS20 February 2015ACOSS response to Government announcement on funding for part Pensioners16 February 2015ACOSS on attacks on the Australian Human Rights Commission16 February 2015ACOSS on rise in Australia’s unemployment rate12 February 2015Joint Community-business tax reform dialogue gains momentum7 February 2015A small business tax cut is not a jobs plan: ACOSS2 February 2015Reprieve for vital community services left in limbo by Government Budget cuts30 January 2015Budget must chart a fairer path back to surplus: ACOSS29 January 2015Tax: Are we paying our fair share?23 January 2015ACOSS proposes alternative evidence-based and equitable savings to health services16 January 2015Collective community sector call for Government halt to ‘devastating’ funding cuts31 December 2014Government urged to make a new start in 201530 December 2014Shutting down community voices will weaken Government’s ability to make effective reforms23 December 2014New Cabinet: Opportunity to reset unfair Budget policies and work together on major reforms22 December 2014Groups call for rejection of Healthy Welfare Card12 December 2014Revised GP co-payment still bad public policy: ACOSS10 December 201480% of Australia’s community services unable to meet demand: ACOSS report8 December 2014Australia’s community services unable to meet demand: new ACOSS report7 December 2014Inequality report confirms need for policy rethink4 December 2014ACOSS calls on Govt to implement UN Committee against Torture recommendations2 December 2014Community and business come together to call for tax reform1 December 201410 stories to Premier in Sydney13 November 2014Australia’s community sector meets ahead of G20 to call for a national inclusive growth plan11 November 2014Reduce ‘red tape’, not much-needed capacity for Australian charities29 October 2014Seniors Supplement is poorly targeted to people who don’t need extra support28 October 2014Governments sleep at the wheel as housing affordability crashes16 October 20142.5 million people living in poverty in Australia: new report12 October 20142.5 million people living in poverty in Australia: new report12 October 2014Major report to reveal poverty is growing in Australia10 October 2014Rethink on harsh job search plan a victory for common sense8 October 2014ACOSS welcomes ‘common sense’ of the Senate to reject harsh budget measures2 October 2014Government report finds plan to deprive young people of income support breaches human rights30 September 2014Negative gearing boosts housing costs, not the economy24 September 2014Health groups call for leadership in healthcare funding23 September 2014Pensions up, but little cheer for many as Newstart payments fall further behind21 September 2014Evidence based Youth Employment Strategy needed, not more ad hoc policy ideas9 September 2014No income means no income, whether it’s 26 weeks or four weeks2 September 2014ACOSS calls on Government to tackle sacred cow of super tax breaks28 August 2014AMA co-payment plan knifes Medicare principle of access for all21 August 2014Big power company profits: the real outcome of any changes to the Renewable Energy Target18 August 2014ACOSS proposes ‘common income support payment’ in overhaul of social security system12 August 2014Unemployment is rising and Budget policies cast young people adrift8 August 2014Community Organisations to get savvy with IT7 August 2014ACOSS joins voices welcoming Government rethink on RDA changes6 August 2014Forrest review includes some sound proposals, but radical social security changes should be rejected1 August 2014One sided obligations will make it tougher for people looking for work: ACOSS28 July 2014Long live climate action: groups call for end to polluting politics17 July 2014Australian community leaders unite in defending a price on pollution8 July 2014ACOSS pays tribute to Graeme Innes’ contribution as Disability Discrimination Commissioner5 July 2014Alliance proposes partnerships to secure jobs for disadvantaged jobseekers30 June 2014Payment reform must reduce poverty, complexity, and exclusion from employment30 June 2014C20 Summit: ACOSS challenges Government to lead G20 response to youth unemployment21 June 2014National leaders to deliver major addresses at ACOSS National Conference12 June 2014ACOSS National Conference Resolution on the Federal Budget12 June 2014ACOSS calls on government to work with - not against - Australia’s civil society11 June 2014ACOSS calls on government to dump plan to cut payments for young unemployed people and focus on jobs5 June 2014ACOSS National Conference to discuss the future of public policy and advocacy in Australia4 June 2014ACOSS Board expresses deep concern at funding cut to Refugee Council of Australia3 June 2014Focus on jobs not penalising people: ACOSS28 May 2014Who will really pay for Budget repair? ACOSS analysis22 May 2014G20 lead-in gets underway with C20 Summit21 May 2014State and territory community sector leaders respond to Federal Budget20 May 2014Budget rethink needed to keep Australia on course20 May 2014Community sector response to Federal Budget13 May 2014Budget divides the nation, young and old, rich and poor: ACOSS13 May 2014Cutting payments and employment supports puts young people at risk5 May 2014Audit fails the fairness test: ACOSS1 May 2014Snapshot highlights need for expansion of NRAS and a National Affordable Housing Plan30 April 2014Don’t target the most vulnerable to restore the budget: ACOSS29 April 2014Signs low income and vulnerable to bear brunt of Budget repair24 April 2014Avoid DSP changes that are likely to further exacerbate mental illness20 April 2014Australia’s vital community services face funding uncertainty crisis: New Report15 April 2014The ACOSS Board stands with refugees and asylum seekers14 April 2014Govt has stark choice on pension reform to improve fairness and Budget sustainability14 April 2014Spending cuts won’t restore budget: A lesson from the Treasury Secretary3 April 2014ACOSS welcomes launch of $100m Westpac Bicentennial Foundation2 April 2014Patchwork energy concession schemes failing people in need: new ACOSS report31 March 2014Housing experts to call for clear action in May Budget to address affordability crisis27 March 2014Reducing poverty should be the final word on budget measures: New OECD report19 March 2014Senate should oppose repeal of clean energy laws17 March 2014NRAS vital in increasing affordable housing stock11 March 2014Disability leaders and community sector representatives unite: doorstop interview7 March 2014Community organisations call for a certain future for family violence services: Doorstop6 March 2014ACOSS calls on Commonwealth to end funding uncertainty over services4 March 2014ACOSS calls for action on jobs and employment support to stem growing unemployment28 February 2014ACOSS to appear at Senate Inquiry into Commission of Audit18 February 2014ACOSS CEO to outline a responsible path to budget reform at CEDA12 February 2014Budget should be based on needs, not wants: ACOSS10 February 2014ACOSS calls for Budget to be based on needs, not wants9 February 2014ACOSS response to Government’s plans for ACNC30 January 2014ACOSS CEO on review of social security payments22 January 2014ACOSS to respond to review of social security payments21 January 2014The good, the bad and the ugly: new social security changes begin today1 January 2014End Child Poverty Starting with Newstart1 January 2014Cool head needed to restore budget balance: ACOSS17 December 2013It’s electricity, but not as we know it - Future Grid Forum6 December 2013Commission of Audit must confront long term challenges, not deliver ‘quick fix’ cuts: ACOSS29 November 2013ACOSS to call on Commission of Audit to confront long term challenges, not ‘quick fix’ cuts28 November 2013Lift inadequate allowances and fix unfair super before you raise pension age: ACOSS22 November 2013Tackling rising child poverty must be core purpose of 44th Parliament and Commission of Audit12 November 2013ACOSS/UNICEF call for tackling rising child poverty to be core purpose of 44th parliament11 November 2013Government’s announcement on tax bills sends wrong signal on budget strategy: ACOSS6 November 2013Affordable housing vital to participation and productivity: ACOSS4 November 2013Aboriginal organisations and NGOs launch collaboration to put communities back in control in the NT1 November 2013National Commission of Audit must be about long term sustainability not short term cuts23 October 2013Time to face the facts on rural poverty in Australia14 October 2013Rural poverty: time to face the facts11 October 2013St Petersburg G20 Summit: Australian C20 statement9 September 2013ACOSS concerned by proposed cuts to Aboriginal legal services and foreign aid6 September 2013Tackle inequality within and between nations to boost jobs, economic growth: G20 told4 September 2013Make jobs and tackling poverty top priorities of next parliament: Leaders told4 September 2013ACOSS report calls for action on energy efficiency for low income households29 August 2013ACOSS outlines reform principles for a fairer and more efficient tax system27 August 2013ACOSS calls for reform of family payments to tackle child poverty: New campaign is launched23 August 2013ACOSS to release modelling on reform of Australia’s family payment system to reduce child poverty22 August 2013Focus on carbon productivity for fair, sustainable climate action21 August 2013$1.8 billion drug savings the right medicine for consumers and taxpayers21 August 2013Stand up for cheaper medicines!20 August 2013ACOSS welcomes digital training kit for Australia’s community sector15 August 2013ACOSS outlines proposals for first 100 days of new government12 August 2013Make homelessness an election priority: Major parties told8 August 2013Major parties shouldn’t turn their back on young and long term unemployed8 August 2013ACOSS response to Federal Government’s Economic Statement2 August 2013Economic Statement not bold enough: ACOSS2 August 2013Budget statement a choice between people in poverty and vested interests1 August 2013Condemnation for government’s asylum seeker policy – cruel and inhumane22 July 2013Housing affordability crucial for job seekers17 July 2013Unemployed young people: too many affected, too little support11 July 2013National housing and welfare groups demand action on housing affordability crisis2 July 2013United call for action on housing affordability crisis2 July 2013Australia’s community services unable to meet growing demand1 July 2013Australia’s community services unable to meet growing demand: New report30 June 2013ACOSS welcomes statutory definition as first step to a truly modern approach to charity28 June 2013New climate report maps way forward in securing Australia’s social infrastructure26 June 2013Six years of the NT Intervention is six years too long21 June 2013Retaining and attracting staff remains significant issue for Australia’s NFP sector20 June 2013Govt must heed call from yet another report to raise Newstart18 June 2013‘Critical decade’ to shield Australia’s vital social infrastructure17 June 2013C20 major step for inclusion of Australia’s civil society: ACOSS13 June 2013Extend National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness to continue progress: ACOSS5 June 2013ACOSS calls on NT Government to scrap ‘discriminatory’ Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Bill28 May 2013Major parties must agree to increase Newstart to reduce worsening poverty22 May 2013Targeting Budget waste needs to free up spending for poverty alleviation: ACOSS17 May 2013ACOSS calls on major parties to agree to increase Newstart16 May 2013Joint Community Sector Response to Federal Budget14 May 2013Budget secures landmark disability and education reforms, but gaping hole for poorest on allowances14 May 2013Lack of action to increase Newstart Allowance fails most disadvantaged13 May 2013Adequacy of carbon price compensation must be legislated8 May 2013Bread and Water Call to Action: Show your support for increase to Newstart8 May 2013