At QCOSS, we have a big, audacious goal of equality, opportunity and wellbeing for all Queenslanders. We’re optimistic, because to realise this goal, we have to be. Our 2023-24 annual report shows that optimism in action during a tough year.
The QCOSS annual Living Affordability in Queensland report aims to determine whether low-income households in Queensland can afford a basic standard of living. The 2024 report documents the severe financial stress and deprivation faced by the most vulnerable households in Queensland reliant on income support payments, and the growing “working poor” families who are also in need of support to make ends meet.
Our interactive annual report exploring how community organisations are navigating rising demand for services, increased complexity of demands, workforce challenges and increasing costs.
The 2024-25 State Budget is delivered against a stark contrast. While many Queenslanders are struggling with the cost of living, the state’s economy has been touted as the strongest in the nation. The state’s economic prosperity presents a golden opportunity for government to make investments that will take the pressure off Queenslanders in the short term and provide better supports in the long term.
We welcome the intent of the Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2024 to provide cost-of-living relief on household budgets (including mortgage repayments, rent, groceries and fuel) through a $1,000 credit on energy bills.
The announcement by the State Government today of a pledge to slash $1000 off Queenslanders’ power bills will deliver welcome relief to those bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis, particularly families on lower incomes.
The QCOSS annual Living Affordability in Queensland report aims to determine whether low-income households in Queensland can afford a basic standard of living. The 2023 Living Affordability in Queensland report identifies cost-of-living pressures associated with increasing accommodation prices and the cost of essential goods and services such as healthy food, energy, healthcare, transport, and digital communications.
QCOSS welcomes the 2022 Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in transitioning the state’s energy system to a low-carbon base, offering cleaner and more [...]
This report investigates gender-responsive procurement (GRP) principles and measures from other Australian and international jurisdictions and considers how Queensland Government procurement can be further used as an instrument to drive gender equality outcomes.
Queensland’s economy is the strongest in the nation - but while Queensland’s budget position is strong, the pressure on household budgets is crippling.
