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2015

Local Government Growing Regional Australia: Volume 2 – Case Studies and Resources

Economic Development     Regional Development
This report identifies the factors contributing to building strong sustainable regional capitals and regions and local government's role in regional development. Read more »
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Published: 25/03/2015

Local Government Growing Regional Australia: Volume 1 – Report

Economic Development     Regional Development
This report identifies the factors contributing to building strong sustainable regional capitals and regions and local government's role in regional development. Read more »
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Published: 25/03/2015

2013

Social Enterprises and Local Government: A Scoping Study

Economic Development     Regional Development     Service Delivery
This scoping study explores the relationship between social enterprises and local governments with a particular focus on the Australian experience. The paper outlines current knowledge about local governments in Australia and overseas working with social enterprises to achieve collaborative place-based solutions to current challenges facing communities. Project information  Read more »
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Published: 06/03/2013

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

Scoping Study: Impact of Fly-In Fly-Out/ Drive-In Drive-Out Work Practices on Local Government

Economic Development     Managing Demographic Change     Regional Development     Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government
This research identifies potential gaps in the literature, provides a greater understanding of the impacts of Fly-In Fly-Out/ Drive-In Drive-Out work practices within the local government context, and suggests areas to focus upon for future research.
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Published: 09/05/2012 Program: Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government