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2015

Rural Councils Sustainability Project: Stage One Final Report

Financial Management     Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government
This discussion paper explores the issues that impact the financial and operational sustainability of rural councils. The paper synthesises existing empirical work as a basis for developing shared agreement on: (a) a detailed portrait of the 38 rural Victorian councils, demographically, spatially and financially; and (b) key areas for building strategic capacity and more effective local government. Read more »
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Published: 19/03/2015

2014

Debt is not a dirty word: role and use of debt in local government

Asset Management     Financial Management
This report looks at the potential applications of managed debt to address local infrastructure backlogs and positively support sustainable local communities and organisational performance. Read more »
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Published: 24/02/2014 Program: Organisation capacity building

2013

Australian Local Government Financial Reform - A Federal Perspective

Financial Management     Inter-governmental Relations
This briefing paper offers a first person account of federal interventions to increase local government`s long term financial sustainability. Read more » Read more »
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Published: 31/10/2013 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Briefing Note: Strengthening Local Government Revenues and Availability and Use of Debt by Local Governments

Financial Management
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Published: 30/05/2013 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

In Our Hands: Strengthening Local Government Revenue for the 21st Century

Economic Development     Financial Management
This research distils recent findings on the topic and presents fresh thinking and sound evidence about how stronger local government revenues might be achieved to meet the ongoing and emerging needs of their local communities. Read more »
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Published: 26/02/2013 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

2012

Search Conference Background Paper: Strengthening Local Government Revenue

Financial Management
This paper references reviews of local governments` finances, and explores the key themes and findings for local government.
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Published: 07/08/2012 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

National Assessment Framework

Asset Management     Financial Management
This document provides background and details about the implementation of the Local Government Financial Sustainability Nationally Consistent Frameworks Assessment on-line Portal.
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Published: 24/06/2012 Program: Organisation capacity building

Long Term Financial Planning Practice Note

Financial Management
A practice note designed to improve the financial performance of local government by assisting local councils to prepare better long-term plans.
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Published: 16/02/2012 Program: Organisation capacity building