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Joint Submission to the AEMC on the Electricity Consumption Benchmarks Consultation Paper

23 July 2023

Joint Submission to the AEMC on the Electricity Consumption Benchmarks Consultation Paper

Download: Joint Submission to the AEMC on the Electricity Consumption Benchmarks Consultation Paper

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Electricity Consumption Benchmarks Rule Change

20 July 2023

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Electricity Consumption Benchmarks Rule Change

Download: Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Electricity Consumption Benchmarks Rule Change

Submission: Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework

6 July 2023

Download the Submission: Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework

This submission addresses the fundamental need for a Federal Human Rights Act underpinned by a strong national human rights framework, accompanied by Human Rights Acts in each state and territory that are responsive to the unique rights in each jurisdiction.

 

Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia

4 July 2023

Download the submission Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia

This submission is about opportunities for reforming youth justice based on evidence and the protection of human rights is directed to the National Children’s Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission.

Submission on 2023-24 Federal Budget Social Security Reforms

3 July 2023

Download the SACOSS Submission on the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023

This short submission welcomes increases in some payments, including Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA), but argues that the payments are still inadequate and that payments like CRA are not available for those who are on very low incomes but not receiving Centrelink payments.

Submission to the Department for Energy and Mining on the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Draft Bill

26 June 2023

Submission to the Department for Energy and Mining on the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Draft Bill

Download: Submission to the Department for Energy and Mining on the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Draft Bill

Submisssion to SA Parliament Select Committee on the Gig Economy

23 May 2023

Download the SACOSS Submisssion to SA Parliament Select Committee on the Gig Economy

SACOSS has undertaken a series of investigations into people living in waged poverty - that is, where household income is below the poverty line and the principle source of income is wages not benefits, or where wages are insufficient to meet normal costs of living.

Submission to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care in South Australia

23 May 2023

Download the SACOSS Submission to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care in South Australia

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) welcomes this opportunity to share our insights and proposals about the ways in which children and families could be better supported in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.

Submission to the Productivity Commission Review of Philanthropy

4 May 2023

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.