Cost of Living
Children & Youth
Inquiry into Tasmanian Adult Imprisonment and Youth Detention Matters
TasCOSS’s principal position is that the current criminal justice and imprisonment model is failing our communities. We believe the Tasmanian Government must recognise and address some of the factors which are contributing to growing imprisonment rates — particularly the rates of prisoners on remand — and implement measures to respond more therapeutically…
Consultation & Reporting
Inquiry into Tasmanian Experiences of Gender Bias in Healthcare
The reality is not everyone has the same access to quality health services or to engage in activities which promote good health. Gender bias in healthcare is one example of how certain populations may struggle to receive the treatment they need for various reasons, which can include biases within the medical…
Human Rights
Integrity Commission Act 2009 — Legislative Reform
TasCOSS believes the Tasmanian Integrity Commission (TIC) plays an important role in ensuring good governance in Tasmania. The current review of the Act is an opportunity to explore how the TIC can be supported to perform all its legislative functions, including investigating, reporting on and responding to misconduct in public…
Food Security
Intersection of Emergency Food Relief and Food Security
Employment