VCOSS Policy Library

Significant changes have been and continue to be made in Victoria’s emergency management arrangements.

VCOSS submission to the Senate inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments VCOSS joins the call of economists,

Poor quality jobs are perpetuating or compounding disadvantage. The market cannot be relied on to fix this; governments must act.

Government and community need to prioritise reducing inequity.

VCOSS comment on the Independent Expert Panel (Panel) Final Report: Interim Emissions Reduction Targets for Victoria (2021-2030) (Report). Community service

Victoria needs a well-funded, well-governed and accountable mental health system

'Thin markets' is where there is a lack of appropriate services to meet the needs of participants.

Response to Essential Services Commission Issues Paper Ensuring energy contracts are clear and fair These proposed reforms come on the

Response to draft Orders in Council on the Victorian Default Offer  Joint submission by the Victorian Council of Social Service,

VCOSS Submission to Issues Paper into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health Introduction Mental illness can affect

Response to ESC draft decision on Energy Retail Code changes The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) welcomes consultation by

Response to the Essential Services Commission draft advice on the Victorian Default Offer methodology Joint submission by the Victorian Council

Submission to the Review of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing

VCOSS submission to the Review of Victoria’s Child Safe Standards

The new Victorian energy fact sheet will replace existing price and product information statements and offer summaries.