Policies and Submissions – Catholic Social Services Australia

5 May 2023

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into Philanthropy

Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Philanthropy

17 April 2023

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum

Submission to the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum

31 March 2022

CSSA 2022 Australian Federal Election Statement

25 June 2021

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension

Submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry into the Purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension.

5 March 2021

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Strengthening Income Support Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Income Support) Bill 2021.

5 February 2021

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020.

1 February 2021

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Consumer Credit Protection Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill 2020.

29 January 2021

CSSA 2021-22 Pre-Budget Submission

29 January 2021

CSSA Policy Paper – Strong Economy, Stronger Australia: Building our prosperity to serve the common good

Courage and leadership will help Australia emerge from the COVID-19 crisis if we place the common good ahead of partisan politics and self-interest. We will navigate our way relying on the good will and capacity of a nation rich in human capital and with a commitment to help each other in times of need.

28 January 2021

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the lessons to be learnt in relation to the Australian Bushfire season 2019-20

Submission to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry into the lessons to be learnt in relation to the Australian Bushfire season 2019-20.

29 October 2020

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Continuation of Cashless Welfare Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020.

08 September 2020

CSSA 2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission

13 May 2020

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the NDIS Workforce

Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Inquiry into the NDIS workforce.

13 September 2019

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Adequacy of Newstart

Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs’ Inquiry into the Adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia.

23 April 2019

CSSA 2019 Australian Federal Election Statement

12 April 2019

CSSA Submission – Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health

Submission into the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health.

20 February 2018

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into Market Readiness for the NDIS

Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) Inquiry into the Market Readiness for the NDIS.

13 December 2017

CSSA 2018-19 Pre-Budget Submission

10 November 2017

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Housing Affordability Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability) Bill 2017.

21 September 2017

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Cashless Debit Card Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Cashless Debit Card) Bill 2017.

10 August 2017

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Transitional Arrangements for the NDIS

Submission into the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Inquiry into the Transitional Arrangements for the NDIS.

4 August 2017

CSSA & CHA Submission – Inquiry into the Social Services Welfare Reform Bill

Joint submission by Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) and Catholic Health Australia (CHA) into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill 2017.

28 July 2017

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Quality and Safeguards Commission and Other Measures) Bill 2017.

14 July 2017

CSSA Submission – Productivity Commission Inquiry into Human Services

Comment on Productivity Commission’s Draft Report into Reforms to Human Services

14 July 2017

ACBC Submission – Treasury Discussion Paper, “Tax-deductible gift recipient reform opportunities”

Submission by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) to the Australian Treasury’s Discussion Paper, “Tax-deductible gift recipient reform opportunities”

12 July 2017

CSSA Submission – Productivity Commission Inquiry into NDIS Costs (Further submission)

Further Submission to the Productivity Commission’s (the Commission) 2017 Study into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Costs.

10 July 2017

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Social Services Payment Integrity Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Payment Integrity) Bill 2017 (the Payment Integrity Bill) 2017.

7 July 2017

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the “Ending Carbon Tax Compensation” Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Ending Carbon Tax Compensation) Bill 2017.

31 March 2017

CSSA Submission – Productivity Commission’s into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Costs.

Submission to the Productivity Commission’s 2017 Study into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Costs.

21 December 2016

CSSA 2017-18 Pre-Budget Submission

14 October 2016

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into treatment of Asylum Seekers in off-shore detention

Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into “Serious allegations of abuse, self-harm and neglect of asylum seekers in relation to the Nauru Regional Processing Centre, and any like allegations in relation to the Manus Regional Processing Centre.”

6 September 2016

CSSA Submission – Senate Economic Committee Review of Omnibus Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016.

30 August 2016

CSSA Response – Dept. of Employment Consultation Paper into Employability Skills Training

Response to the Department of Employment Consultation Paper on Employability Skills Training.

27 July 2016

CSSA Submission – Productivity Commission Inquiry into Human Services.

Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Human Services.

10 February 2016

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Family Payments Structural Reform Bill

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill (No. 2) 2015.

13 January 2016

CSSA 2016-17 Pre-Budget Submission

19 November 2015

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation

Submission to the Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill 2015.

30 April 2015

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Future Role and Contribution of Regional Capitals to Australia

Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee Inquiry into future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia.

24 March 2015

CSSA Position Statement – Income management and the Healthy Welfare Card

23 March 2015

CSSA Response – Cashless Welfare Card Proposal

Response to the Australian Government’s proposed trial into a cashless welfare card.

20 March 2015

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the community service tendering processes

Submission to the Inquiry into Impact on service quality, efficiency and sustainability of recent Commonwealth community service tendering processes by the Department of Social Services (DSS).

3 March 2015

CSSA Response – Housing and Homelessness Issues Paper

Response to the Housing and Homelessness Issues Paper, a component of the Reform of the Federation White Paper.

6 February 2015

CSSA 2015-16 Pre-Budget Submission

22 August 2014

CSSA Submission – Dept. of Employment Exposure Draft for Employment Services 2015–20

Submission to the Department of Employment Submission Exposure Draft for Employment Services 2015-2020.

13 August 2014

CSSA Submission – DISER Green Paper on Northern Australia

Submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) Green Paper on Developing Northern Australia.

8 August 2014

CSSA Submission – DSS Interim Report on Welfare Reform

Submission to the Department of Social Services (DSS) Interim Report of Welfare Reform, “A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes”.

6 June 2014

CSSA Submission – Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Natural Disaster Funding

Submission to the Australian Productivity Commision’s Inquiry into our national natural disaster funding arrangements, taking into account the priority of effective natural disaster mitigation and the reduction in the impact of disasters on communities.

30 May 2014

CSSA Submission – AHRC National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention

Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention.

30 April 2014

CSSA Submission – Indigenous Advancement Strategy tendering processes

Submission into the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry into Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) Tendering Process.

16 April 2014

CSSA Submission – Mental Health Commission Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services.

Submission to the National Mental Health Commission Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services.

24 March 2014

CSSA Comment – DSS Second Action Plan under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-22

Comment on the Department of Social Services (DSS) Second Action Plan under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-22.

17 February 2014

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into the Development of Northern Australia

Submission to the Joint Select Committee into the Development of Northern Australia.

Attachment to CSSA Submission – CASS Workshop 140114.pdf (PDF, 643.08 KB)

31 January 2014

CSSA 2014-15 Pre-Budget Submission

23 January 2014

CSSA Submission – Inquiry into Public Transport

Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry into the role of public transport in delivering productivity outcomes.

26 November 2013

CSSA Submission – NCA Review of social services funding arrangements

Submission to the National Commission of Audit’s (NCA) Terms of Reference by suggesting improvements to the scope, efficiency and functions of the Commonwealth Government‘s current funding arrangements to social services.

3 May 2013

CSSA Response – Statutory Definition of Charity

Response to the Exposure Draft of the Charities (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013, related Bills and associated Explanatory Memorandum.

29 April 2013

CSSA Response – PM&C Issue Paper, “Engaging today for a better tomorrow: Code of Best Practice for Engagement with the not-for-profit sector”

Response to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) Issue Paper “Engaging today for a better tomorrow: Code of Best Practice for Engagement with the not-for-profit sector”.

26 April 2013

CSSA Submission – ACNC’s Consultation on the 2014 AIS

Submission to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) on the Consultation paper on the 2014 Annual Information Statement (AIS).

22 March 2013

CSSA Response – DEEWR Issue Paper on Employment Services, “Building On Success”

Response to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Issue Paper on Employment Services.

21 February 2013

CSSA Response – RIA of potential duplication of Governance and Reporting Standards for Charities

Response to the Government’s Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) of potential duplication of governance and reporting standards for charities.

15 February 2013

CSSA Response – ACNC’s Consultation Paper Governance Standards

Response to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Development of Governance Standards Consultation Paper.

15 February 2013

CSSA Submission – ACNC’s Discussion Paper on Financial Reporting Standards

Submission to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Discussion Paper on Financial Reporting Standards.

31 January 2013

CSSA 2013-2014 Pre-Budget Submission

November 1999

CSSA Research – A Piece of the Story

Research project – National Directory of Records of Catholic Organisations Caring for Children Separated from Families.

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