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“A plague of DFSV” – and the plans & promises to tackle it
The Liberal Democrats Party (LDP), Australian Labor Party (ALP) and Greens have all committed to tackling a crisis in Domestic Family and Sexual Violence in the Northern Territory, outlining their plans to address the issue ahead of this week’s federal election. ...
NTCOSS speaks to ABC TV News about the rising Cost of Living in the NT
NTCOSS Policy Manager Sarah Holder speaks to ABC TV News about the most recent NTCOSS Cost of Living Report
Welcoming Chief Minister Natasha Fyles
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service welcomes the swearing in of new Chief Minister Natasha Fyles today. NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale said the swift changeover in Labor leadership provides stability and certainty for the sector. “Like many in...
NT Budget Fails NT Community Sector
A good budget is one that delivers for everyone, including the community’s most vulnerable, and while this budget delivers in some areas, it falls well short in others. It’s encouraging to see the Northern Territory Government investing in some key commitments...
“Ineffective and Discriminatory” – Urgent Calls to End Compulsory Income Management
NTCOSS welcomes the Australian Labor Party's commitment to scrap Compulsory Income Management if elected at the upcoming federal election. NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale says she looks forward to seeing more detail on this, with better policies and strong leadership...
Historic Signing of AJA
A HISTORIC signing of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement has ensured its longevity regardless of who takesgovernment in the next seven years. NT News photojournalist A Parkinson spoke with NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale. Photo supplied A Parkinson Photo supplied A...
Bipartisan Support for Aboriginal Justice Agreement
An agreement years in the making which promises to improve the Northern Territory's justice system and reduce Aboriginal incarceration now has bi-partisan support. NTCOSS CE Deborah Di Natale spoke to ABC TV News about this transformative plan....
Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Agreement receives bipartisan support, seven months after launch
A historic agreement to reduce high rates of Indigenous incarceration and improve the NT's justice system has received bipartisan support, seven months after its initial launch. ABC Reporter Felicity James spoke to NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale about this...
NTCOSS Submission to the Care and Protection of Children Amendment Bill – Discussion Paper
Submitted 29 March 2022 The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Care and Protection of Children Amendment Bill 2022 Discussion Paper. NTCOSS acknowledges improved efforts by the NT Government to...
“NT industries, consumers bracing for price hikes as the cost of petrol continues to rise”: NTCOSS speaks to ABC Online News
Community advocates warn the Northern Territory could be one of the places in the country hardest hit by rising petrol prices. NT Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) policy manager Sarah Holder said with some of the highest levels of poverty in Australia,...