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2014

White Paper on the Reform of the Federation: Implications for Australian Local Government

Inter-governmental Relations     Regional Development     Structural Reform
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. Read more »
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Published: 15/09/2014
Background paper

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

2011

Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look - Volume 1: Report

Regional Development     Shared Services and Regional Collaboration     Structural Reform
Volume 1 of the 'Options for Consolidation' report. Read more.
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Published: 19/05/2011 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look - Volume 2: Background Papers

Regional Development     Shared Services and Regional Collaboration     Structural Reform
Volume 2 of the 'Options for Consolidation' report. Read more.
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Published: 19/05/2011 Program: Research and Policy Foresight