The Tasmanian Economic Regulator has released TasWater’s proposed Price and Service Plan for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 that is proposing a significant price increase of 8.8% per annum over the regulatory period, far above what many Tasmanians can afford given already strained household budgets.

TasCOSS, Anglicare Tasmania, Carers Tasmania, Council of the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania, No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) Tasmania, Shelter Tasmania, The Smith Family and TasICT call on the next state government to prioritise closing the digital divide in Tasmania and commit to actions that will improve digital inclusion for all Tasmanians.

The Coalition of Tasmanian Community Service Peaks has welcomed the election promises of the three major political parties.

Working together we can improve housing outcomes for a happier and healthier population, writes Adrienne Picone.

As Tasmania prepares for the 2025 Tasmanian Election, TasCOSS and the Change for Health (C4H) Network members call on political parties and candidates to publicly commit to a bold, inclusive, and evidence-based preventive health agenda that transforms the states health system, from one focussed on treating illness, to one that prioritises wellness, equity and community-led solutions.

For any government serious about trying to improve outcomes for Tasmanians, the community services industry is a critical partner. TasCOSS welcomes the inclusion of the community services industry in Labor’s Budget Repair Roundtable, should they win government.

Community services need some assurances for the future, writes Adrienne Picone.

For any government serious about trying to improve outcomes for Tasmanians, the community services industry is a critical partner. TasCOSS welcomes the inclusion of the community services industry in Labor’s Budget Repair Roundtable, should they win government.