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TasNetworks has advised TasCOSS it cannot absorb the full costs of the Knock to Stay Connected program. In the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years, returns-to-government from its energy businesses were $451.6 million. TasCOSS proposes an investment of $379,200 in the 2026/27 Tasmanian Budget (0.08% of the energy businesses’ returns-to-government over…

The community services industry is one of Tasmania’s largest employing industries, supporting over 28,000 workers and 46,000 formal volunteers. We provide the essential safety net for people experiencing vulnerable circumstances, implement invaluable preventive health measures and community building initiatives for all Tasmanians. However, rising operational costs and short-term funding cycles…

TasCOSS believes in good governance, accountability and transparency and considers improving the approach to the publication of ministerial diaries is an important reform that will improve public awareness of how decisions are being made and confidence in our political and democratic systems. To ensure transparency and maintain confidence in public…

Tasmania’s community services organisations continue to deliver high quality support, despite mounting financial and operational pressures. The combination of rising costs, increased demand and potential government funding cuts is creating significant challenges for sustainability and workforce stability. TasCOSS recommends a series of initiatives that will lead to broader sustainability across…

TasCOSS strongly supports the development of a Tasmanian framework modelled on the Victorian Early Intervention Investment Framework (EIIF), to enhance investment in early intervention initiatives and reduce pressure on acute services over time. Alongside increased funding for programs to work with children and families as early as possible, TasCOSS is…