TasCOSS @TasCOSS

TasCOSS is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania. We advocate on behalf of Tasmanians experiencing poverty, inequality and exclusion. tascoss.org.au Hobart, Tasmania Joined November 2012

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ACOSS @ACOSS

3 months ago

Renters who are unemployed have more rental unaffordability, insecurity and quality – being more likely to live in homes needing repairs, worried that requesting repairs might mean a rent rise, and struggle to afford a rent rise - than other renters. bit.ly/3G5kMMM

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

4 months ago

To go back to the polls shows a lack of respect to voters, who sent a loud msg just over 1 yr ago. Tasmanians expect their reps to deliver on their promise to do the hard work that minority govt requires for good of the state & its people. 🔗: tascoss.org.au/mr-2025-electi… #politas

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ACOSS @ACOSS

6 months ago

ACOSS has launched its Election Platform 2025, advocating for real solutions to reduce poverty, tackle inequality, and ease cost of living pressures for the people across the country that have experienced a historic fall in living standards. acoss.org.au/acoss-election…

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ACOSS @ACOSS

10 months ago

New research from ACOSS reveals nearly 1 million people receive unemployment-related income support, with 60% on it for over a year. ACOSS CEO @cassandragoldie calls for an overhaul of the employment system. bit.ly/4ipzvjO #auspol @EcstraAus

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ACNC @ACNC_gov_au

10 months ago

@ACNCommissioner is in Hobart today meeting with various charity sector reps and stakeholders. 📸 1 (L-R) – Fiona Cameron @VolunteerTas, Adrienne Picone @TasCOSS and @ACNCommissioner 📸 2 (L-R) - Patrick O’Connor, Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service and @ACNCommissioner

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

With acute housing stress becoming an all-too-familiar tale for a growing number of Tasmanians, @HomelessnessAus Week presents an opportunity to take action to significantly reduce instances of homelessness across the state. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-homelessnes… #politas #auspol

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

A new report from @Green_Dot reveals Tasmania’s low income homes could significantly reduce their average annual energy bills with an accelerated rollout of thermal efficiency upgrades & electrification & rooftop solar. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-powering-pr… @ACOSS #politas #auspol

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

Revelations in the Leg Co Inquiry into Homes Tas that the Tas Govt is being less than transparent with their 10k social & affordable homes by 2032 target will be disheartening news to Tasmanians currently experiencing housing stress. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-social-affo… #politas

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

This week, the national COSS network directors gathered face-to-face in Brisbane to work on collective advocacy and initiatives for the benefit of all Australians living on low and inadequate incomes. #auspol #politas

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

The Tasmanian Government’s announcement of 12 month delay to the introduction of the universal, pre-commitment gaming card is disappointing and will result in more Tasmanians being harmed by gambling. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-mr-pre-comm… #politas

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ACOSS @ACOSS

a year ago

Most single people receiving JobSeeker will receive just $6 a week in 'cost-of-living' relief from 1 July, whereas someone on $200k will receive $93 a week. We need to #RaiseTheRate so that people receiving #JobSeeker, #YouthAllowance and related payments can cover the basics.

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

TasCOSS welcome the motion to establish an emergency taskforce to remove children from AYDC, and stand ready to work constructively with the Govt to ensure those detained are moved into safe and therapeutic community-based care. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-ashley-lc-m… #politas

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

Today’s announcement by the TER of another increase in electricity prices is a blow to Tasmanians on the lowest incomes, who do not have anything left in their budgets to cut back on and are at breaking point. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-energy-pric… #politas

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TasCOSS @TasCOSS

a year ago

As every other state and territory has done, TasCOSS strongly urge the Govt to bring forward $35 million of energy bill relief due to 140,000 Tasmanian households on low incomes, as energy debt and power prices continue to climb. Read more: tascoss.org.au/mr-energy-bill… #politas

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Australian Human Rights Act @AHumanRightsAct

a year ago

Everyone benefits when human rights at the heart of our laws. Congratulations to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights recommending a Human Rights Act. Let's build the momentum so it is legislated by the Albanese Government. Join the call at humanrightsact.org.au