Our work at Baptist Care Australia advocates for evidence-based public policy, built on a foundation of Christian values. Read about our perspectives on specific social policy issues in our position statements below.
When governments consult with the community about particular topics, Baptist Care Australia prepares submissions to set out our views.
2022
- Senate Committee Inquiry into the provisions of the Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022
- Submission to the Treasury regarding the remake of the ACNC Regulations
- Federal Government 2022-23 Pre-Budget Submission
2021
- Report: Justice 2021: Towards a more just Australia
- Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Strengthening income support) Submission
- Federal Government 2021-22 Pre-Budget Submission
2020
2019
- Proposal for a new residential aged care funding model
- Review of the Social Security Commission Bill 2018
2018
- Australian Law Reform Commission Family Law Review - Discussion paper
- Select Committee on Charity Fundraising in the 21st Century
- The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Bill 2018
- Aged Care Quality Agency - Consultation on the draft guidance material for the new Aged Care Quality Standards
- Review of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) legislation
- Inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017
2017
- Federal Government 2018-19 Pre-budget submission
- Department of Health: Discussion paper on future reform to care at home for older Australians
- Productivity Commission: Draft report reforms to human services
- Treasury: Tax deductible gift recipient reform options discussion paper
- Parliamentary inquiry into a better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence
- Department of Health: Draft aged care quality standards
- Department of Health: Draft aged care quality standards assessing performance
- Australian Law Reform Commission: Discussion paper on elder abuse
2016
- Increasing Choice in Home Care Delegated Legislation Consultation
- Home Care Packages Programme: User rights principles
- Council on Federal Financial Relations Affordable Housing Working Group: Innovative financing models
- Senate Inquiry on the Future of Australia's Aged Care Sector Workforce
- Federal Government Pre-Budget Submission