Australian Council of Social Service

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is a national advocacy organization representing people experiencing poverty and disadvantage. They work to influence government policy to address poverty and inequality. ACOSS is currently newsworthy for its strong opposition to the Coalition's proposed plan to scrap energy efficiency standards for new homes, which they argue would create a 'cost-of-living timebomb' and worsen inequality. Additionally, ACOSS is part of a coalition urging politicians to support Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, viewing these as long overdue reforms. Their recent activities highlight their ongoing commitment to advocating for policies that promote economic fairness and support vulnerable Australians.