Governments could instigate changes, writes Adrienne Picone.

Read the reactions and responses from across the industry.

While this budget demonstrates a significant change in approach towards building a more inclusive society, there is very little by way of immediate relief which will help Tasmanians struggling with the ever-increasing costs of living.

The experience of poverty bites deep for Thousands of Tasmanians each day says Tasmanian Council of Social Service chief executive Adrienne Picone, but she argues people struggling to make ends meet is not inevitable but a choice by governments.

TasCOSS welcomes the announcement of the new Ministerial Charter setting out the Government’s expectations of the Public Trustee.

Energy customers affected by family violence will soon be better protected following an announcement by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). From 1 May 2023, energy retailers will be required to have family violence policies that set out how they will support and protect customers experiencing family violence.