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Locking in New NT Ministers Provides Welcome Stability
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) welcomes the appointment of the new NT Government Ministers announced earlier today. These appointments are not only a reflection of the diversity from across the Territory, but also see the welcome appointment...
Remote Jobs a focus this election, but a mixed response on plans to fund Closing the Gap and implement the Uluru Statement.
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service has called on the NT’s four major parties to outline their plans to create remote jobs; implement the Uluru Statement and fund Closing the Gap initiatives this election. NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale said there are...
New NTCOSS Report Reveals Staggering Cost of Living Pressures on Territorians
A new report shows Territorians are struggling under some of the most significant Consumer Price Index (CPI) rises in the nation. NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale said the Northern Territory Council of Social Service’s 31st Cost of Living Report shows a CPI rise of 6% in...
CONSULT NOW: Aboriginal Communities Must Not be Blindsided by New Liquor Laws
Even before Commonwealth legislation was introduced 15 years ago, restricting alcohol sales in Aboriginal Communities, many remote communities were already dry as General Restricted Areas. Over 400 new areas were added to this as Alcohol Protected Areas (APAs). Now,...
“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...