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.

It was fantastic to have over 80 of our community services peers join us in Launceston last week for our annual lunch with the Premier, the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, which was made possible thanks to the ongoing support of our event partner St.LukesHealth.

Aurora Energy has launched its family and domestic violence policy, providing further protections and support for Tasmanians experiencing family violence.

Read the reactions and responses from across the industry.

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

Tasmanian family and sexual violence services welcome continued investment from the Government in the Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan, and their stated commitment to victim survivors throughout the state.

This year’s Budget papers include the first steps towards a Gender Impact Assessment of the State Budget (sadly under-delivered on in last year’s Budget).