Poker machines are designed to be addictive and are recognised as a potentially dangerous product. Figures show Tasmanians lose around $500,000 to poker machines each and every day.
2021 State Election Joint Statement on Energy Affordability
Energy is an essential service. It is critical to individual, family and community health and wellbeing, as well as to overall economic activity. All Tasmanians, regardless of their means, have the right to reliable, safe and affordable energy.
Tasmanian Community Services Industry Joint Statement of 2021 State Election Priorities
As the peak bodies representing Tasmania’s community services industry, our vision is for all Tasmanians to have the opportunity to contribute to rebuilding their communities as resilient, healthy, safe and economically vibrant places to live.
2021 State Election Joint Statement on Digital Inclusion
Digital inclusion is about making sure everyone can make full use of digital technologies so they can enjoy the social and economic benefits it provides.
2021/2022 TasCOSS Budget Priorities Statement: Household Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Energy is an essential service — one that is fundamental to community, family, individual health and wellbeing and overall economic activity.
2021/2022 TasCOSS Budget Priorities Statement: Local People into Local Jobs
The community services industry is the largest employer and the fastest growing industry in Tasmania and at present, the industry requires an additional 4,000 jobs by 2024 just to meet escalating community need.
Continuing the Fight Against Robodebt
Robodebt created a culture of fear and dread around our social safety net that has driven people away from support when they need it most.
Update: Pokies Licensing Legislation
This is likely our last significant opportunity for 20 years to influence how poker machines are licensed in Tasmania.
Shelter Tas & TasCOSS Joint Communique: Progress Made on Housing & Homelessness
Federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar and State Housing Minister Roger Jaensch both attended today’s meeting at which Shelter Tasmania and TasCOSS represented the community services industry with a united front.