A growing economy is not enough to life people out of poverty, writes Dr Charlie Burton.

Read TasCOSS and the network of community services industry peaks Budget responses.

While the Government has openly acknowledged this was going to be a tough Budget, even in challenging economic times, the goal of every budget must be to ensure all Tasmanians can afford the basics. However, this Budget fails to do this.

The TasCOSS Board is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to fill the role of Board President after the TasCOSS Annual General Meeting in October 2023.

On Tuesday 9 May 2023, the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, handed down the latest Federal Budget. Read TasCOSS’s reaction and responses from across the community services industry.

The footy stadium deal means governments cannot argue they have no money to help those living in poverty, writes Dr Charlie Burton.