TasCOSS Resources Library

TasCOSS welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to developing a strategy that supports all Tasmanians by considering our long-term social, economic and environmental sustainability. To make the greatest, most tangible impact, TasCOSS recommends the strategy focusses on recognising and addressing the needs of priority population groups, including indigenous people and communities, and…

The proposed Short Stay Levy represents an important policy tool for addressing Tasmania's housing crisis, but only if designed and implemented with housing equity at its core. The current draft Bill lacks specific provisions necessary to ensure meaningful benefit accrues to low income Tasmanians experiencing housing stress. The housing crisis…