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2015

Housing and Local Government in Australia in the 21st Century

Managing Demographic Change     Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This discussion paper canvases some of the key emerging issues in the relationship between housing and local government, and aims to start a conversation about which issues are important, where change is happening most rapidly and which topics require further thought, analysis, research and debate. Read more »
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Published: 11/03/2015

2014

Guidelines for the Planning and Development of Child Care Facilities

Planning, Development and Open Space Management
New national planning and development guidelines for child care facilities have been developed by ACELG with Federal Government Support. They enable councils to plan better for the future child care needs of their community through their strategic planning, land use planning and development assessment functions. Read more »
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Published: 26/08/2014

Climate Adaptation Manual for Local Government: Embedding Resilience to Climate Change - Volume 1, Report

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change     Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This report outlines step-by-step framework for effectively embedding climate risk into council operations. Read more »
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Published: 14/05/2014 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Climate Adaptation Manual for Local Government: Embedding Resilience to Climate Change - Volume 2, Case Studies

Emergency Management     Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change     Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This volume outlines leading case studies and practical resources from Australian municipalities and overseas for embedding climate resilience into local government operations. Read more »
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Published: 14/05/2014 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

2013

Strategic Planning in Australian Local Government: A Comparative Analysis of State Frameworks

Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This paper compares the various approaches in each Australian jurisdiction in implementing local government reforms with a particular look at requirements for strategic and corporate planning and reporting. More information » Read more »
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Published: 08/08/2013 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

2012

Collaborative Governance and Metropolitan Planning in South East Queensland - 1990 To 2010: From a Voluntary to a Statutory Model

Governance     Metropolitan Governance and Cities     Planning, Development and Open Space Management     Shared Services and Regional Collaboration     Structural Reform
This report provides a brief history of metropolitan planning in SEQ from 1996 to 2010, focusing on the factors behind the move from a voluntary to a statutory planning model and drawing out the lessons for other states and multi-level planning regions from the analysis.
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Published: 28/03/2012 Program: Research and Policy Foresight