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ACOSS' policy agenda focuses on the needs of low income and disadvantaged Australians with the core aims of reducing poverty and increasing social inclusion and participation.
We regularly publish reports and submissions on key social issues in the following areas.
Climate
Australia faces major climate change risks unless we begin to change and transition to a low carbon economy.
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Community Services
Non-profit organisations provide essential services for a wide section of our community, including some of the poorest and most disadvantaged Australians.
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Economics & Tax
ACOSS focuses on policies to strengthen economic development and growth so that low income people benefit from more jobs and improved incomes.
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Employment & Income Support
Our policy development focuses on policies to reduce unemployment, employment assistance to improve the job prospects of the most disadvantaged jobless people.
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Health
People on low incomes or living in disadvantaged or isolated communities experience particular problems accessing services that are readily available to other Australians.
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Housing & Homelessness
Over a million lower income households are paying housing costs which exceed the commonly-used affordability benchmark of 30 per cent of household income.
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Indigenous
Indigenous Australians are some of the most disadvantaged members of our community, with many living in poverty and have poor health and housing.
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Law & Justice
ACOSS advocates for a fair and equitable legal system for all Australians and improving access to legal services for low income Australians.
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Poverty & Social Inclusion
ACOSS works to increase the participation of all people in our society, through our policy development and advocacy of social security and community services.
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Sector Development
ACOSS work on sector development looks at the range of issues facing the sustainability and development of the social service sector.
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