Latest Resources and Submissions

The Tasmanian right to information (RTI) system is not working as envisaged and has been effectively hamstrung, noting Tasmanians are more likely to have their RTI applications refused than citizens anywhere else in the country. TasCOSS believes that the object of the RTI Act is not being fulfilled and is…

TasCOSS seeks to influence the Tasmanian Economic Regulator’s decisions in relation to both the retail electricity prices households will pay over the 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028 regulatory period, and the delivery of affordable and competitively-priced electricity that will support households to maintain healthy homes and a decent…

Despite significant and positive changes made to the Bill since the previous consultation draft was released in 2021, TasCOSS remains concerned about the potential impact of the Bill, particularly Tasmanians who may already be vulnerable within the criminal legal system. Whilst we support provisions aligned with recommendations from the Commission…

Community Legal Centres Tasmania and TasCOSS support the Tasmanian Government’s aim to fill gaps in the current legislative arrangements concerning explosive devices and substances. However, we are concerned that the proposed introduction of a reasonable suspicion threshold will disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.

ACOSS's proposed Health Impact Analysis and Advocacy for Accelerating Home Energy Upgrades Project will address a significant knowledge gap, at both the national and state level, regarding the health impacts of poor energy performing homes, compared to good energy performing homes, on consumers and government budgets. ACOSS is ideally placed…