Justice, Opportunity and Shared Wealth for all South Australians
The State Government’s draft Water Security Statement provides an overview of water security status for key population centres and water resources across South Australia, and includes ten strategic priorities for water security to July 2024.
In response to the draft Statement, SACOSS recommends that:
The Associations Incorporation Act is the governing legislation for many community organisations in South Australia. While a review of the Act was long overdue, the SACOSS response to proposed draft amendments to the Act argues that there was a need for greater consultation or co-design in the review, and that contrary to the stated intention, some of the proposed amendments would increase red-tape or threaten the autonomy of the sector.
Submission to the Economic and Finance Committee Inquiry into Embedded Networks in South Australia
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This Briefing Note lists South Australian specific health and community services initiatives in the 2021-22 Federal Budget. It does not summarise all Commonwealth spending in SA, but is designed to complement analysis from ACOSS on the budget as a whole, and just highlights SA-specific initiatives which may otherwise have slipped under the radar.
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Submission to ESCOSA on the Prepayment Meter System Code Review
Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme - Department of Human Services
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Submission to the Department for Human Services on the Review of the Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme
Submission to DHS on the SA Residential Parks Concession Scheme
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The South Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (SACOSS) welcomes the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart with gratefulness and we are committed to work with First Nations, all Federal and State politicians, local and city authorities, religious, ethnic and business leaders, along with like-minded civil society organisations and our fellow citizens, in moving together towards a better future.
Submission to the Essential Services Commission of South Australia on SA Water Regulatory Determination 2024: Framework and Approach
