The South Australian Council of Social Service today welcomed the passage through SA Parliament of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Residential Tenancies Act amendments a significant step for renters' rights
29 November 2023
Adelaide CPI Data Shows Why Rent Caps Are Needed
26 October 2023
With today's CPI data revealing Adelaide has recorded its largest annual increase in rent prices since December 1990, the South Australian Council of Social Service has renewed its call for a cap on rent increases. Rents in Adelaide have risen by 7.1% since September last year, and by 1.7% in the last three months alone. This annual increase is well above the general inflation rate of 5.4% nationally.
No energy bill or housing relief in sight, SACOSS warns at price gouging inquiry
26 October 2023
South Australians - particularly those on lower incomes - are being disproportionately impacted by rising housing and energy costs, SACOSS has warned the ACTU price gouging inquiry today - and the situation is only expected to get worse.
Adelaide CPI Data Shows Why Rent Caps Are Needed
25 October 2023
With today's CPI data revealing Adelaide has recorded its largest annual increase in rent prices since December 1990, the South Australian Council of Social Service has renewed its call for a cap on rent increases.
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SACOSS hosts Citizens' Panel to tackle concessions reforms
24 September 2023
SACOSS will host a Citizens’ Panel on State Government Discounts and Rebates today (Sunday 24 September) to consider how to best target and reform energy and water concessions, discounts on transport and health costs, and other concessions. These concessions can add up to more than $1,000 a year for some households and provide vital support for people on low incomes.
Latest data shows extent of rental crisis in regional South Australia
31 August 2023
SACOSS’ latest Cost of Living Update released today shows the extent of the rental crisis in regional South Australia with limited availability of new properties and the cost of new rentals increasing and simply unaffordable for those on low incomes.
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SA's housing needs under spotlight at national cabinet
15 August 2023
Tomorrow’s National Cabinet meeting provides an opportunity for state and federal governments to step up and take significant action to address the rental crisis that is hitting many South Australians hard.
New analysis highlights poverty impact across SA's mid-north and central regions
9 August 2023
People on low incomes in Local Government Authorities (LGAs) across the State's Mid and Lower North, Yorke Peninsula, Barossa and Flinders Ranges have been particularly affected by increasing cost of living and a range of other social, health and wellbeing issues.
Thousands of South Australians still missing out on digital inclusion
18 July 2023
Today's launch of the 2023 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) shows South Australia continues to make progress compared to the rest of the country - but much remains to be done.
Thousands of South Australians still missing out on digital inclusion
18 July 2023
Today's launch of the 2023 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) shows South Australia continues to make progress compared to the rest of the country - but much remains to be done.