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The right to information (RTI) is enshrined in several international agreements, including Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. RTI is a critical component of Australia’s system of government and helps to ensure that decision-makers are accountable for their decisions. A well-functioning RTI system helps maintain…

TasCOSS, as part of a coalition for funding reform, have written to the Treasurer, the Hon Michael Ferguson MP, outlining necessary amendments to the Charities and Associations Law (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2023 which, if enacted, will better support the ongoing harmonisation project to fix fundraising laws. For decades, charities have been held back by…

There is a need for significant, long-term investment in a range of programs to support digital skills and literacy. This includes better resourcing libraries, Online Access Centres and Neighbourhood Houses that perform vital roles in supporting digital inclusion, such as providing Wi-Fi facilities, computers, printing, digital skills classes and one-on-one advice and…

TasCOSS welcome this Parliamentary inquiry as an opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge progress already made as part of the Tasmanian Government’s project to implement the recommendations, a comprehensive program of system-wide reform to improve the way agencies respond to — and protect Tasmanian children and young people from —…