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The Tasmanian Government is considering increasing taxi fares to ensure the sustainability of the taxi industry. TasCOSS expressed our concern taxi fare increases disproportionately disadvantage Tasmanians on low incomes and Tasmanians with disability. Significant increases in fares will make taxis less affordable for many Tasmanians and will result in them…

The Commonwealth Government is establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority to support regions and workers transition to a net zero emissions economy. The statement seeks to embed communities, equity and inclusion in the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill, to ensure the transition is equitable and inclusive and that communities are…

Research demonstrates mandatory sentencing regimes are ineffective in deterring against future crime — that is, they are not an effective tool to provide better support for Tasmanian families, children and workers. In addition to mandatory sentencing being ineffective as a deterrent, research from other jurisdictions shows it disproportionately impacts communities…

Criminalising begging is criminalising poverty. By abolishing the criminalisation of begging, we pave the way for a more compassionate societal approach, safeguarding the rights of individuals to seek assistance without fear of legal repercussion. The bill to be debated in the coming weeks will provide members of the Legislative Council with…

TasCOSS join with Community Legal Centres Tasmania, Anglicare Tasmania, St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania, Australian Lawyers Alliance, Shelter Tasmania, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and the Prisoners Legal Service Tasmania, to urge the Tasmanian Parliament to support the Police Offences Amendment (Begging Repeal) Bill 2024 and repeal the offence of begging.…