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.

Northern Territory Election Platform
- 19 July 2024
Our vision for the NT - ‘a fairer, more equal and sustainable future for all Territorians’. We believe Government should be partnering with community to achieve these priorities to help ensure a fairer, more equal and sustainable future for all Territorians. For a long time, a range of systems have worked against people facing generational…
Submission to Victoria’s proposed Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Rooming Houses
- 15 July 2024
Jesuit Social Services supports the introduction of the Regulations proposed by the Victorian Government. We believe the Regulations can simultaneously reduce cost of living pressures, minimise the disproportionate burden of climate change on vulnerable groups, and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of Victorians.
Submission to the ALRC inquiry into Justice Responses to Sexual Violence
- 19 June 2024
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence.
Submission to the Inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria
- 18 June 2024
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria.
Priority investments for the 2024/25 Victorian State Budget
- 6 May 2024
While we continue to advocate for a comprehensive set of changes to policies, practices, services and infrastructure, we have identified a priority list of investments we believe are critical and achievable to deliver real change for Victorians currently facing disadvantage. These investments will serve all those across the state by contributing to safe and thriving…
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.