Submission: Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
QCOSS congratulates the Queensland Government on the Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 and welcomes this significant step towards better protection […]
Report: Bridging the Digital Divide
As the world moves increasingly online, digital inclusion is necessary for people to be fulsomely engaged in economic, social and civic life. Despite that […]
Report: Where are we now? Energy support and COVID-19 impacts on Queenslanders
This analysis examined the experience of Queensland households during COVID-19 and how energy supports are being utilised. This was determined by analysing results of the Queensland energy consumer and COVID-19 survey commissioned by a group of Energy Charter signatories as a #BetterTogether initiative on consumers and COVID-19.
Submission: Social isolation and loneliness
We welcome the inquiry into social isolation and loneliness as this is a well-known issue that can significantly impact people’s health and wellbeing. To […]
Report: Incorporating the consumer voice – Delivering consumer-centric services
Understanding the characteristics, experience and perspectives of consumers is an important element of designing products and services that are fit for purpose.
Report: State of the sector
Queensland’s community sector works to improve the quality of life of people accessing their services, as well as the wider community. As per the […]
Report: The value of Queensland’s not-for-profit sector
This report, commissioned by QCOSS and written by David Gilchrist and Thomas Emery at the Not-for-profits University of Western Australia (UWA) Resarch team, focuses […]
Submission: Women and girls’ experience of the criminal justice system
Our submission responding to the Discussion Paper 2: Women and girls’ experience of the criminal justice system is limited to the following points: Queensland’s […]
Report: Gender impact analysis of the Queensland Budget 2021-2022
QCOSS’ 2021 Gender budget analysis report shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women’s employment and the state government must do more if the gender pay gap is ever to be addressed.
Submission: Social Services Legislation Amendment (Consistent Waiting Periods for New Migrants)
The amendments to the Social Services Legislation Bill will increase waiting periods for new migrants accessing income support payments.