Justice, Opportunity and Shared Wealth for all South Australians
A joint submission with the Councils of Social Service in each state and territory, and ACOSS, to the charities regulator in response to their discussion paper on the content of the 2017 Annual Information Statement.
Download the Submission on the ACNC 2017 Annual Information Statement
Submission to Essential Services Commission of South Australia Inquiry into Regulatory Arrangements for Small-scale Water, Sewerage and Energy Services
The SACOSS News Spring edition dives into the vexed issue of health, including the underlying social determinants, as well as the loss of community health and health prevention in SA. We include articles on racism and health; elder abuse...
In the 2016-17 Budget, the SA State Government announced the introduction of a wagering tax of 15% on the net revenue made by bookies’ from bets made in SA, effective from 1 July 2017. SACOSS supports the proposed wagering tax because it is fair and will ensure that revenue from South Australian betting is taxed in South Australia, and the money raised can be directed to services for South Australians.
SACOSS has produced fact sheets on gambling taxes using information from the SACOSS Report Losing the Jackpot: South Australia’s Gambling Taxes. Last year gambling taxes in SA raised $388m - which constituted 9% of state revenue and helped fund vital services like hospitals, schools, roads and police.
Download the Gambling Tax Winners and Losers Fact Sheet
SACOSS has produced fact sheets on gambling taxes using information from the SACOSS Report Losing the Jackpot: South Australia’s Gambling Taxes. The past decade has seen a big drop in gambling tax revenue. This has created a $111m p.a. hole in the SA state budget.
Download the Declining Gambling Tax Revenue Fact Sheet
SACOSS has produced fact sheets on gambling taxes using information from the SACOSS Report Losing the Jackpot: South Australia’s Gambling Taxes. It is illegal to provide online gaming (pokies and casino-type games) in Australia, but online lotteries and betting on races, sports and events are legal.
Download the Sports Betting and Online Gambling Fact Sheet
A quick summary of the South Australian Statutes Amendment (Commonwealth Registered Entities) Bill which was passed by parliament on 24 May 2016. The new law reduces red tape for charities by removing reporting requirements for charities registered with the ACNC to report separately to the state government or to hold an SA fundraising licence.
Download the Charities Reporting and Fundraising Red Tape Reduction Fact Sheet
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator on SA Power Networks Tariff Structure Statement Consultation.
Download: SA Power Networks Tariff Structure Statement Consultation
Submission to the Essential Services Commission of South Australia Electricity Retailer Feed-in Tariff: Review of Regulatory Arrangements.
Download: Electricity Retailer Feed-in Tariff: Review of Regulatory Arrangements
