NCOSS PBS 2014-15: Sharing the BenefitsNCOSS has framed its 2014-15 Pre-Budget Submission (PBS) to highlight those areas where we believe more needs to be done to address disadvantage, improve well-being… Read More
Joint COSS submission to 'A Definition of Charity' consultationThe COSS network strongly endorsed the 2001 Charities Definition Inquiry recommendations as they were developed in full and detailed consultation with the sector and attracted… Read More
Submission to NSW Fair Trading on Improving GovernanceNCOSS supports NSW Fair Trading in their recognition of the need to ensure effective governance within incorporated associations whilst maintaining a light touch approach to… Read More
Submission to the IPART Review of water prices: Gosford and WyongNCOSS believes that Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council should improve the assistance they provides to reduce financial hardship, and should implement additional measures… Read More
Submission to the IPART Review of water prices: Hunter Water CorporationNCOSS believes that there is the potential for Hunter Water to significantly strengthen measures designed to mitigate the impact of any price increase on low-income… Read More
Submission to the Review of Competition in NSW Retail Electricity and Natural Gas MarketsThis submission argues that the three key issues which need to be addressed for residential customers in the NSW energy market are affordability, consumer protections… Read More
Submission to the NSW Energy Savings Scheme Rule Change Consultation 2013NCOSS strongly supports the Energy Savings Scheme as a mechanism to reduce electricity consumption and electricity costs.
Submission to the Review of Energy Efficiency Programs for Low Income HouseholdsNCOSS contributed to the Review of of energy efficiency programs for low income households with this submission and through attendance at the evidence-gathering forum on… Read More
Submission to the Review of Energy Savings SchemeThis submission to the NSW Government's Review responds to Question 40 in the Issues Paper: How can the ESS encourage greater participation by vulnerable households?
Submission to the IPART Review of changes in regulated retail gas prices from 1 July 2014NCOSS is concerned about the impact of the proposed price rises on households experiencing poverty and disadvantage. As such, our submission is aimed at mitigating… Read More
Submission to the NSW Electricity Distribution Network Price DeterminationsNCOSS is concerned about the impact of high electricity prices on low-income customers. The escalating electricity prices of recent years have seen a corresponding increase… Read More
Prepayment Meters: NCOSS response to EWON Discussion PaperThis submission addresses concerns about the impact of pricing and metering arrangements on low-income households.