- In short: Government minister says state budget failed to meet the needs of state’s community service organisations, including those in homelessness, disability, youth
- What's next? Minister Nic Street says he will sit down with organisations over coming 12 months to make sure they get a better outcome next time
The minister responsible for Tasmania's community services sector — which includes mental health, disability and homelessness organisations — has apologised to the peak body for last week's state budget, which he described as "inadequate".
The sector has foreshadowed cuts to jobs and services for the state's most vulnerable groups after its ongoing funding needs were not met.
