Latest Australian Council of Social Service News

ACOSS welcomes new Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework
Advocates and Industry Unite to Urge Federal Government to Support Renters and Landlords with Energy Upgrades
HOUSING FUND CRITICAL TO ADDRESSING AUSTRALIA’S HOUSING CRISIS
ACOSS strongly opposes Coalition plan to cut public sector jobs to fund Medicare
ACOSS demands action after 10 income support recipients died
Funding boost for Community Resource Centre support programs
Crossbench and community sector leaders urge parliament to raise income support
ACOSS welcomes Ombudsman investigation into Targeted Compliance Framework and income support cancellations
Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis
Community and health leaders welcome draft alcohol laws in South Australia to prevent gendered violence
ACOSS responds to MYEFO: Government must do more not less
ACOSS statement on violence, hate crimes and discrimination across communities
Long-term unemployment rising while entry level jobs decline: New report
ACOSS demands immediate suspension of Targeted Compliance Framework and full, open legal investigation
Centrepay improvements to protect and empower Australians
Statement From Blueprint Expert Reference Group
People Receiving JobSeeker Five Times More Likely To Experience Multiple Deprivation: New Report
Extra support for WA communities impacted by natural disasters
PWDA and community organisations condemn government failure to act on DSP Senate Inquiry Report
Industry and built environment stakeholders call on Building Ministers to stay the course on the National Construction Code
Covid supports and community sector critical in Australia’s pandemic response – ACOSS welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report
Broad support for Australia hosting the 2026 UN Climate Conference
COSS Network Calls for Queensland Government to Engage Respectfully with First Nations Queenslanders
Water bill support extended to more Western Australians in hardship
Proposed ACOSS statement on tax breaks for housing investment
ACOSS welcomes recommendation to review NACC Robodebt referral decision
Release Of Centrepay Discussion Paper Report
ACMA Welcomes New Members To Consumer Advisory Group
Woefully low’ JobSeeker payment just 20% of average wage. The solutions to poverty are clear
ACOSS Statement On Tax Breaks For Housing Investment
Preventive Health SA will mean fewer people getting sick: peak body
No RBA rate cut yet, but Governor Bullock is about to find the pressure overwhelming
ACOSS statement regarding Public Service Commissioner Final Report on the Robodebt Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry
National Cabinet announcement of funding package for ending gender-based violence
ACOSS applauds Senate amendment to bill to help communities share in the benefit of the energy transition
Sydney’s largest public housing estate is being redeveloped, but not all these homes need to be demolished
Older people’s risk of abuse is rising. Can an ad campaign protect them?
Statement on the need for climate and energy policy certainty
Additional Cost of Living Concession payment hitting bank accounts this week
ACOSS Statement On NACC Decision Regarding Robodebt
ACOSS Statement Reconciliation Week 2024: Now more than ever, we must speak up against racism
Government must seize the moment for a National Human Rights Act
Allies for Uluru Statement of Commitment
Centrepay Reform Targeting Exploitation
Australian Prime Minister Television interview – ABC News Breakfast
ACOSS welcomes community sector announcements from Albanese Government 
Poverty Puzzle: Deepening Gap Between Rich And Poor
New Data Shows Wealth Gap Widening