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.

National Adaptation Issues Paper
- 15 April 2024
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Climate Adaptation Plan in Australia – National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper, led by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. We strongly support the need to establish a long-term Climate Adaptation Plan to support all Australians, particularly our most affected communities in…
Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25
- 23 February 2024
Jesuit Social Services calls on the Federal government to devote resources towards reducing inequity and exclusion, and ensuring people on the margins are given every opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The upcoming budget must provide meaningful cost of living relief, especially for people on the lowest incomes, and must provide adequate and secure…
Submission to the Draft Online Safety Standards consultation
- 28 December 2023
In general, we support the proposed Standards and commend the eSafety Commissioner for proposing them. We believe that the right to protection from exploitation, violence and abuse, and the rights and best interests of children, are paramount.
Submission to the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023
- 11 December 2023
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023. This is an important amendment, which would require decision-makers to more explicitly consider the impact on future generations of any new legislation that has the potential to affect action on climate change. We…
Submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper – A stronger, more diverse and independent community sector
- 22 November 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper on the Federal Government’s election commitment for “a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector”. Our submission argues reform is needed to change the way Government works with and funds community services organisations.
Response to the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse
- 2 November 2023
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to respond to the National Office for Child Safety’s consultation paper, Understanding sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people: National principles and key terminology.
Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan
- 30 October 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan – a 10-year Federal Government strategy to inform future housing and homelessness policy in Australia and help more Australians access safe and affordable housing. The Plan comes as an unprecedented housing crisis grips Australia. The gulf between demand for…
Submission to the Multicultural Framework Review
- 24 October 2023
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Multicultural Framework Review, making recommendations to support a cohesive and multicultural Australia that celebrates the contributions of migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.
Submission to the NDIS Review
- 21 September 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the NDIS Review, which examined the design, operations and sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Submission to the National Children’s Commissioner Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia
- 21 August 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the National Children’s Commissioner Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia.