Policy submissions

Here you’ll find a wide selection of policy papers and submissions we’ve published. Each paper draws on our experience working with disadvantaged youth, families and communities.

2023-24 Federal Pre-Budget submission
- 14 March 2023
Our 2023 Pre-Budget submission includes recommendations to the Federal Government across a range of interconnected social policy areas.
Our Vision for New South Wales: 2023 Election Platform
- 9 March 2023
Our vision for New South Wales' next government ahead of the 2023 state election.
Australia’s illicit drug problem: Challenges and opportunities for law enforcement
- 31 January 2023
Read our submission to the illicit drug inquiry law enforcement inquiry.
Reforming sentence deferrals in Victoria submission
- 10 January 2023
Read our submission to the Victorian Sentencing Advisory Council’s consultation on sentence deferrals.
Ensuring no one gets left behind: Employment White Paper response
- 16 December 2022
Read our submission to the Federal Government's Employment White Paper.
Submission to the Disability Inclusion Bill
- 30 November 2022
Read our submission to the Victorian Government’s consultation on the Disability Inclusion Bill.
Victorian Election Platform 2022
- 21 October 2022
Jesuit Social Services’ Victorian Election Platform 2022 calls for an interconnected social change agenda for the state.
Submission to the Adjourned Undertakings Consultation
- 17 October 2022
Read our submission to the Victorian Sentencing Advisory Council’s consultation into adjourned undertakings.
Submission to the Consultation on Victoria’s new Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy
- 14 September 2022
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the development of Victoria’s next Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy. We note the importance of this consultation, given that suicide continues to impact many individuals, families and communities in Victoria. In this submission, Jesuit Social Services Services advocates for a well-functioning mental health system that meets…
Federal Election 2022 platform: A blueprint for a just recovery
- 12 September 2022
The Federal Election result in May this year showed that people living in Australia want to see action on key issues including climate change, gender justice, and reducing poverty and inequality.