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Submission to EFC Committee Inquiry into Housing Availability

19 May 2023

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. 

Submission to the AER on the Framework and Approach Preliminary Position Paper for SA Power Networks' RD 2025-30

21 April 2023

Submission to the AER on the Framework and Approach Preliminary Position Paper for SA Power Networks' RD 2025-30

Download: Submission to the AER on the Framework and Approach Preliminary Position Paper for SA Power Networks' RD 2025-30

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

6 April 2023

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

Submission to ESCOSA on its Electricity Distribution Code Review Draft Decision

10 March 2023

Submission to ESCOSA on its Electricity Distribution Code Review Draft Decision

Download: Submission to ESCOSA on its Electricity Distribution Code Review Draft Decision

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

7 March 2023

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.

 

Submission to Housing Availability Inquiry Issues Paper

16 February 2023

Download the Submission to EFC Committee Inquiry into Housing Availability - Issues Paper

While the Terms of Reference for the inquiry cover a range of key issues, this submission focused on underlying concerns that need to be considered across all the issues. These include affordability definitions, a focus on renters, hidden housing costs, the impact of housing on inequality and the social determinants of health.

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services Draft Report

9 February 2023

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services Draft Report

Download: Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services Draft Report

Submission on Late Night Trading Code of Practice

30 January 2023

Submission to the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995

16 December 2022

SACOSS have welcomed the opportunity to engage with the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995. South Australians are currently experiencing a rental affordability crisis. Disappointingly, the review Discussion Paper fails to adequately address this crisis, but our submission is largely focused on affordability issues.

Download: Submission to the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995