QCOSS welcomes the Emergency Services Reform Amendment Bill 2023 and recognises the substantial work that has underpinned these important reforms. However, the Bill does not harness the opportunity to more effectively embed community services into key coordination and disaster response activities.
The scale and severity of the cost-of-living crisis demands an ambitious whole-of-government response. Opportunities for the federal government to work in partnership with state and territory governments must underpin a comprehensive and strategic plan to pave a sustainable way forward.
QCOSS welcomes the work of the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee in continuing to consult on significant themes and priorities that have emerged through their Inquiry.
QCOSS welcomes the development of the Putting Queensland Kids First Strategy, which has the potential to guide whole-of-government investment to ensure children and families in Queensland can thrive.
Systemic change through both legislative and service delivery reform is required to ensure people living in supported accommodation have access to safe, secure, and affordable housing that respects people’s rights and is appropriate for people’s needs.
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 has drawn upon ongoing research and engagement with community organisations across Queensland in the development of this submission to the Youth Justice [...]
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 [...]
QCOSS welcomes the establishment of the Not-For-Profit Sector Expert Reference Panel and the development of the Not-For-Profit Blueprint to ensure a strong future for Australian charities.
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.
