In the midst of a worsening affordability crisis, we have been delivered a Budget which prioritises investing in projects over investing in people. A Budget that prioritises $5.1 billion of investment in infrastructure, ahead of investments that support people into long term employment, provide safe and affordable homes for Tasmanians on low incomes, and reduce energy bills over the long term, is the wrong Budget and the wrong priority.

On Tuesday 14 May 2024, 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 Tasmanian Electoral Commission has completed the count and declared the elected candidates (35 members) following the 2024 Tasmanian State Election.

Last year, the Commonwealth Government passed laws that limit the ability of organisations to employ people on extended fixed-term contracts. It is important that community service organisations fully understand the implications of the changes and where as employers we must act to comply with the new laws.

Delays to reforms risk doing more damage, write Adrienne Picone and Patrick Burton.

All Tasmanians deserve to feel safe and supported in their families and communities.  

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

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.