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Do Victoria's new rental rules stack up?

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A Climate of Fairness

Read our new flagship report about ensuring climate change action is fair.

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Media Releases

Nov 28

VCOSS response to the Mental Health Royal Commission interim report

The Commission is giving us an early look at the first steps for a system that works.

Nov 12

“A good start”: VCOSS reviews Victoria’s new rental rules.

The Victorian Government has unveiled an impressive though imperfect list of minimum standards for rental properties

Oct 20

Don’t abandon the poor and the sick in a rush to combat ...

It shouldn’t just be the ‘healthy and wealthy’ who are supported through climate change.

Don't disregard my pain

The Mental Health Royal Commission's nine priority recommendations, summarised and analysed.

A Climate of Fairness

Major VCOSS report on how Victoria can take climate action that is fair and equitable.

The path to a stronger mental health system

VCOSS submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

Raise The Rate

Newstart is not working. $40 per day is too low to get people through tough times.

Everybody's Home

There’s no doubt about it; Australia’s housing system is broken. Change is needed.

Empowered Lives

Securing change for Victorians with disability.