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Topic: Regional Development X
2015
Local Government Growing Regional Australia: Volume 2 – Case Studies and Resources
This report identifies the factors contributing to building strong sustainable regional capitals and regions and local government's role in regional development.
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Published: 25/03/2015
Download (5.15 MB)Local Government Growing Regional Australia: Volume 1 – Report
This report identifies the factors contributing to building strong sustainable regional capitals and regions and local government's role in regional development.
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Published: 25/03/2015
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White Paper on the Reform of the Federation: Implications for Australian Local Government
This paper is a response to the Abbott Government's White Paper on Reform of the Federation. It traces key themes of local government's place in the Federation historically as well as examining the role for subsidiarity in shaping the ensuing reforms.
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Published: 15/09/2014
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Local Government and Regional Development Australia Committees: Understanding the Relationship and Responding to the Opportunities
This paper examines the roles and relationships with local governments of Regional Development Australia Committees.
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Published: 02/07/2014
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Social Enterprises and Local Government: A Scoping Study
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
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Published: 06/03/2013
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Scoping Study: Impact of Fly-In Fly-Out/ Drive-In Drive-Out Work Practices on 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
Download (1.16 MB)A comparative analysis of Regional Organisations of Councils in NSW and Western Australia
The report outlines the variety of ROCs (or council alliances) in NSW and Western Australia and suggests some future directions.
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Published: 17/01/2012
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look - Volume 1: Report
Volume 1 of the 'Options for Consolidation' report. Read more.
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Published: 19/05/2011
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
Download (1.31 MB)Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look - Volume 2: Background Papers
Volume 2 of the 'Options for Consolidation' report. Read more.
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Published: 19/05/2011
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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