Latest Resources and Submissions

TasCOSS does not support freezing changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that will result in poorer quality housing stock or more expensive running costs for Tasmanian households compared to mainland residents. Continuing to improve the liveability and energy performance of new homes will lead to significant and ongoing energy…

The COSS Network made a submission to this inquiry in October 2024 and this letter serves to update the commentary and recommendations in that submission in response to: the recent deterioration of conditions for young people in the youth justice and detention system across Australia; and research released since October 2024…

Within the National Energy Market (NEM), network costs account for around 39% of residential retail costs. Residential network charges have increased by over 10% in many networks over the past two years, with costs forecast to continue to rise significantly over the coming years. These increases will add further pressure…

Community services industry organisations are being challenged by both excessive increases in insurance premiums, limited product offerings and higher exposure to risk. The current TasInsure proposal is lacking specific, high-complexity coverage types — specifically abuse liability — that are threatening the sustainability and service offerings of our member organisations. If…

The Knock to Stay Connected program has proven results in significantly reducing disconnection rates for vulnerable electricity customers at risk of disconnection. As electricity prices and customers in energy debt continue to rise, our submission proposes the Government invests a small fraction of the returns from its energy businesses into extending the program…