From time to time, there emerge in society issues which have the potential to impact adversely on the lives of the low-income strata of the community.
The Society in Victoria undertakes research, sometimes extensive, into these issues, develops conclusions and makes recommendations on the amelioration of adverse impacts to government and other concerned authorities. Reports and papers are published by the Society.
In Victoria, the Society's Research & Policy Manager, Gavin Dufty is the primary writer of reports and papers published by the St Vincent de Paul Society. Where Gavin has not been the primary writer we have acknowledged the relevant writer/s on the specific reports and papers listed below.
Shop around or Pay the Price St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria revealed that Victorian households annual energy costs have typically increased by more than $300 over the past two years, in their report ‘Victorian Energy Prices; July 2008 – July 2010’ released today.
