In this letter, ACTCOSS urged Senator Duniam, Assistant Minister for Industry Development, and Rebecca Vassarotti MLA, ACT Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction, to support the inclusion of mandatory accessibility standards in Australia's National Building Code at the upcoming meeting of Building Ministers.
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Submission: Consultation draft of the Carers Recognition Bill 2021
In ACTCOSS's submission, we are keen to see investments in practical supports to enhance the wellbeing of carers. We encourage practical measures which allow carers to be recognised and supported in their workplaces and educational institutions, such as carers leave and carer-friendly policies.
We believe that the intended outcomes of the proposed Bill need to be more clearly stated, and that adequate resources need to be allocated to support the Bill.
Submission: Inquiry into the ACT Budget 2020-21
This submission provides a summary of ACTCOSS responses to the 2020-21 ACT Budget announced on 9 February 2021.
ACTCOSS believes that the delayed 2020-21 ACT Budget contained some welcome investments but fell short on the investments and vision required to ensure that Canberrans facing disadvantage are protected as the ACT emerges from the COVID-19 crisis.
Submission: Strengthening Income Support Bill 2021
Regarding JobSeeker, ACTCOSS advocates for an increase of at least $25 a day on top of the old Newstart rate of $40 a day – to bring the JobSeeker rate to $65 a day.
Joint letter: Continuing Advocacy on NDIS Independent Assessments
ACTCOSS joins work led by Advocacy for Inclusion which brings together prominent ACT disability representative and advocacy organisations to make representations to ACT Minister for Disability Emma Davidson MLA highlighting our shared concerns regarding the introduction of independent assessments to the NDIS.
Submission: Evoenergy Gas Network 2021-26 Access Arrangement Revised Proposal and AER Draft Decision
Our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) focused on consumer vulnerability in the transition to net zero emissions by 2045. It encourages both the AER and Evoenergy to ensure that this and future access arrangements address consumer vulnerability and social equity issues.
Submission: ACT Planning Review: Social planning for a changing Canberra
In this wide-ranging submission to the ACT Government’s ongoing Territory Planning Review, ACTCOSS calls for the new planning system to be evidence based, to prioritise people most affected by poor planning and to focus on social and inclusive pla
ACT Budget Bulletin 2020-21
This bulletin provides a summary of ACTCOSS responses to the 2020-21 ACT Budget announced on 9 February 2021.
Submission: Light Rail: City to Woden
This submission called on the ACT Government to build a flexible and responsive transport system that addresses the needs of Canberrans who face disadvantage or vulnerability.
Update, Issue 92, Summer 2020-21: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples: Stories of good practice in the community sector
This edition of the ACTCOSS journal shares examples of good practice, tools and resources to assist in improving and developing services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and supporting First Nations staff in the community sector.
We hope this journal provides a useful reference to support your organisation to develop safe and inclusive services accessible to and appropriate for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Submission: Issues Paper on the Review of the Retail Electricity Form of Price Control
This submission responds to the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission’s (ICRC) issues paper on the review of the retail electricity form of price control. This review seeks to ensure that the form of control the ICRC uses to regulate prices for the supply of electricity to small customers on ActewAGL's regulated tariffs remains effective and appropriate, recognising changes occurring in electricity markets.
Submission: Inquiry into the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Extension of Coronavirus Support) Bill 2020
ACTCOSS made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Extension of Coronavirus Support) Bill 2020. We recommended that the rate of JobSeeker and other income support payments be increased permanently and adequately.
Inputs: New National Disability Strategy
This paper calls for a strong National Disability Strategy to ensure action on access and inclusion in education, justice, transport, the built environment and other priority areas and population groups.
Submission: Secure Local Jobs Code 2020 Review
ACTCOSS supports the goals of the Code, including the promotion of job security in the Territory and a reduction in the incidence of insecure work; ensuring that territory-funded work is carried out by organisations who respect and comply with industrial relations obligations; and the promotion of workforce diversity and inclusive workplaces.
ACTCOSS Annual Report 2019-20
This ACTCOSS annual report highlights our achievements for 2019-20, including major policy advocacy and capability activities.
Submission: ICRC Issues Paper: Review of Methodologies for the Weighted Average Cost of Capital
ACTCOSS made a submission to the ICRC issues paper as it reviews how it calculates the weighted average cost of capital for water and sewerage services in the ACT.
2020 ACT Election checklist for voters and newly elected MLAs
This document is a checklist for 2020 ACT Election voters and newly elected members of the ACT Legislative Assembly on how the next ACT Government can create a fair and just Canberra for all Canberrans.
Factsheet: Poverty and inequality in the ACT
This factsheet brings together a range of important data and information on poverty and inequality in the ACT.
Scoping the costs and benefits of affordable housing in the ACT, Stage 1 report
This is the first report from a project by AHURI on behalf of ACT Shelter to assess the costs and benefits of providing social housing in the ACT and build a business case for addressing housing need in the ACT.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Self-Determination
ACTCOSS 2020 ACT Election issue brief: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Self-Determination