Media releases Archives - Jesuit Social Services

Punishment prioritised by cuts to mental health and sexual violence services
- 13 May 2026
The 2026-27 Northern Territory Budget includes welcomed investments in infrastructure, but concerningly shows a commitment to prioritising punishment over prevention, says Jesuit Social Services.
Tax reform an important step in addressing housing crisis
- 12 May 2026
Jesuit Social Services welcomes tonight’s Federal Budget as recognition of the structural inequalities contributing to disadvantage and the role safe, affordable and stable housing can play in supporting people to flourish., says Jesuit Social Services.
Victoria’s Budget misses the mark on fairness, prevention and early intervention
- 5 May 2026
The Victorian Government’s 2026 State Budget includes some positive measures to address current cost-of-living challenges but is ultimately a missed opportunity to invest more into prevention and early intervention in relation to crime and to support stronger communities, says Jesuit Social Services.
State Budget a missed opportunity to focus on prevention and early intervention
- 20 May 2025
The Victorian Government’s 2025-26 State Budget, handed down today, includes some positive investments to support the community to address current cost-of-living challenges. But, with well over half a billion dollars being invested into expanding the state’s prison system, it is ultimately a missed opportunity to invest more into prevention and early intervention to support stronger…
Federal Government has a historic opportunity to improve outcomes for those most in need
- 6 May 2025
Jesuit Social Services congratulates the Albanese Government on its re-election, and says the Federal Government has a significant opportunity to commit to bold policies and investments that give all Australians, particularly children, young people and those on the margins, an opportunity to flourish.
NT curfew legislation will harm, not help, young people at risk
- 22 May 2024
The passing of new laws that will make it easier for the Northern Territory’s police commissioner to impose snap curfews is a rushed decision that does not deal with the underlying factors behind anti-social behaviour, and will have a detrimental impact on marginalised young people, says Jesuit Social Services
‘Responsible’ Federal Budget 2024/25 provides some cost-of-living relief
- 15 May 2024
Last night’s Federal Budget 2024/25 makes some modest investments to help marginalised people and communities, and provides some temporary cost-of-living relief for Australian households. However, by failing to make significant increases to the Jobseeker and related income support payments, too many Australians are again limited from living with dignity
Despite tough economic climate, Victorian Budget 2024/25 delivers some positive investments into early interventions
- 7 May 2024
The Victorian Budget 2024/25, handed down today amid a tight fiscal environment and cost-of-living pressures experienced by many in the community, delivers some positive and responsible investments into early interventions that will support people to lead healthy and positive lives.
New extreme heat research shows disadvantaged communities experience climate impacts the worst
- 4 March 2024
New research by ACOSS into the impact of extreme heat is an important addition to the growing body of evidence demonstrating the disproportionate effect extreme climate conditions have on people experiencing disadvantage, we said in our media release.
New report highlights just how deep Australia’s wealth divide goes
- 27 September 2023
The latest report from ACOSS and the UNSW's Poverty and Inequality Partnership - of which Jesuit Social Services is a member – finds that the gap between those with the most and those with the least in Australia has blown out over the past two decades, highlighting the role of income support payments, housing, taxation…

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