Publications

Download the SACOSS Submission to the PC Review of Philanthropy

This submission attempts to provide balance to the Productivity Commission's inquiry with a consideration of the costs and disadvantages of philanthropy, as well as the potential benefits. The submission argues that philanthropy provides a valuable supplement to funding of health and community services, but it is not a substitute for government funding. 

Download Briefing Note: A Better Public Housing Future

This Policy Briefing is a quick summary of the size of the public housing estate in South Australia (2022 data) and an analysis of the housing investment announced in the governments A Better Housing Future document.

Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator on the Default Market Offer 2023-24 Draft Determination

Download: Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator on the Default Market Offer 2023-24 Draft Determination

Download the Submission to the ATSICPP Inquiry in the removal and placement of Aboriginal children in SA

This submission is in response to the Inquiry to consider ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can stay connected and safe in their families and communities, and the role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (ATSICPP) in further enabling this.