Latest Australian Council of Social Service News

ACOSS welcomes confirmation refugee intake will remain at 20,000
JobSeeker Falls From Same Rate As Pension To 68% Today
Billion-dollar premium driving cost-of-living pressures: consumer, small business and social sectors
Government Must Protect People Amid Rising Unemployment
Housing tax reforms critical for affordability and fairness – now we need more low-income housing and limits on excessive rents
50,000 People Call For Australian Human Rights Act
Passing NDIS Bill leaves people with disability at risk of serious harm, ACOSS warns
Business and civil society alliance calls for national migration summit to move debate beyond politics
Advocacy organisations oppose plans to revive harmful welfare penalties
ACOSS condemns Pauline Hanson’s racist and deeply offensive public statements
Investor tax reform an historic victory for fairness and housing affordability
ACOSS condemns divisive rhetoric, calls for solidarity and inclusion
Parliament Should Pass CGT And Negative Gearing Changes
Government must not switch income support payment cancellations back on
Employment services overhaul a chance to fix broken system
National online seminar to explore how human rights help fix critical social challenges
Parliament should back housing tax reforms, say community and housing sector peaks
Historic housing and trust tax reforms welcomed but people with the least miss out (again)
Food Relief and Access Support grant applications now open
Budget must protect those most at risk of economic shock
Domestic Gas Reserve To Lower Bills For Households
Higher interest rates will push more people into unemployment – and onto poverty inducing Jobseeker Payments
PWDA backs Human Rights Commission President’s call for national Human Rights Act
PWDA backs President of AHRC call for a national Human Rights Act
Government must genuinely collaborate with disability community on NDIS reforms
Targeted support to sustain food relief across Western Australia
ACOSS Condemns Anti-immigration Rhetoric
Australians want nothing more than a fair return for their gas: submission to Senate Inquiry
New Premier’s recovery fund offered for first time after Cyclone Narelle
AUSTRALIANS WANT MORE DONE TO REDUCE POVERTY
CGT discount inquiry report demands bold action on housing
New analysis shows unfairness of capital gains tax discount
Super Tax Reform Important Step Toward Fairer Taxation
ACOSS is deeply concerned by what unfolded during protests in Sydney earlier this week, including the use of force by NSW Police…
Regional Traineeship Grants Boost Local Skills And Jobs
Indexation Of Youth And Student Payments Not Enough
ACOSS welcomes domestic gas reserve and urges immediate action to help people with the least
ACOSS Statement One Week From Bondi Attack
ACOSS statement following Bondi Beach attack
Survivor advocates, community groups welcome Government’s promise to deliver on alcohol laws ‘immediately’ in SA Royal Commission response
Joint Statement – Last-gasp industry changes aren’t enough – its time communications consumers receive proper protections
Civil society calls for urgent action on the National Anti-Racism Framework
ACOSS condemns acts that discriminate against communities based on faith, race, culture or identity
EJA and ACOSS rejects any suggestions that organisations were consulted on Schedule 5
ACOSS calls for removal of new powers to withhold income support
Australia must put equity and inclusion at heart of COP31: ACOSS
Social Security And Other Leg. Amendment Bill 2025
Laws to cancel social security payments must be scrapped