Media Releases
Dip in Unemployment Gives Hope
8 October 2009
ACOSS has welcomed the drop in the monthly unemployment rate to 5.7% in September, down from 5.8% in the previous month, in figures released today by the ABS.
"Today's figures give unemployed... [ Read more ]
Human rights report paves way for better protections for marginalised Australians
8 October 2009
ACOSS welcomes the report released today by the National Human Rights Consultation Committee recommending that Australia adopt a national Human Rights Act.
"Human rights are important for all... [ Read more ]
No time to move backwards on CPRS
4 October 2009
The Southern Cross Climate Coalition (SCCC) has written to major parties and cross bench Senators urging key amendments to the CPRS and has warned the Government and Liberal Party that the SCCC would... [ Read more ]
Stimulus Shields Australian Economy, but not in Recovery until Unemployment falls
22 September 2009
It is a major achievement that Australia's economy has been protected by the severe impacts of the global financial crisis, ACOSS has said in a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Government's... [ Read more ]
Rising Numbers of Jobless Australians Living On $32 / Day Need Payment Boost
10 September 2009
Despite this month's welcome pension increase, the growing numbers of Australians relying on unemployment payments are at risk of being left behind on payments which have not substantially increased... [ Read more ]
ACOSS Calls on Government to Invest in Affordable Housing for the Long Term
28 August 2009
ACOSS joins with housing peaks, including National Shelter and the Community Housing Federation of Australia, to express disappointment that $750 million has been cut from the stimulus budget for... [ Read more ]
CPRS Verdict Misses an Opportunity to Build a Clean Energy Future
14 August 2009
Statement from Clare Martin, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service.
"ACOSS is disappointed by the Senate verdict on climate laws. We have missed an opportunity to begin urgently required work... [ Read more ]
National Clean Energy Jobs Campaign Steps Up a Gear
14 August 2009
Welfare, union, environment, and research organisations today launched a major national grass roots ‘clean energy jobs' campaign aimed at ensuring future CPRS or other negotiations strengthened... [ Read more ]