Introduction WACOSS considers the minimum wage to be a vital means of protecting low-income workers from poverty, which also delivers economic benefits to the wider Western Australian community.
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As part of our advocacy to Government, we gather on-the-ground information from our members and the sector, which forms our strategic insights and policy recommendations in our Submissions.
Introduction WACOSS considers the minimum wage to be a vital means of protecting low-income workers from poverty, which also delivers economic benefits to the wider Western Australian community.
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Submission to the State Government’s Shipping and Supply Line Taskforce, established to address the resilience and utility of the shipping industry serving WA and the nation, by Fair Food WA.
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Submission to the Environmental Health Directorate in regards to the Review of the Food Act (2008).
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Submission to the Economic Regulation Authority on Western Power’s access arrangement proposal for the period 2022/23 to 2026/27 (AA5).
Read MoreWe develop and write publications, some of which are produced yearly, such as the Cost of Living Report, which contribute to more in-depth policy conversations, and advocate for those on the lowest incomes, people in poverty, and experiencing disadvantage.
A joint report by WACOSS and UnionsWA that explores the area of low-wage work in Western Australia.
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Read MoreHealth equity requires an expanded vision in healthcare to go beyond the immediate biomedical causes of disease and illness, and towards the social determinants of health, the “causes of the […]
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For the second year in a row, our Cost of Living Report is able to demonstrate what is possible when people are provided enough income so they can not only […]
Read MoreWe share our presentations from key events and report launches, to give you greater insight into our strategic thinking, and invite you to download our key topics and take away notes from the event.
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Read MoreNotes from a public lecture by Professor David Gilchrist at UWA on 27 June 2019, about the nature of charities, their contribution, and current risks to charities and their stakeholders.
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