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2013 National Local Government Research Forum
6-7 June 2013, University of Adelaide, South Australia
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) and the Local Government Association of South Australia held the 2013 Local Government Researchers' Forum on the 6th and 7th of June at the University of Adelaide, South Australia. The National Local Government Researchers' Forum is a biennial forum for local government researchers and practitioners to present current research in the sector and discuss the implications for policy and practice. The format includes streamed sessions, panel discussions and a concluding debate.
Papers and Presentations
Local Government Finance and Revenue | Political and Executive Leadership | Latest in Regional Research | Local Government as a Community Facilitator | Future Workforce | Local Innovation | Applying Climate Change Research | A Research Discipline in Local Government | Local Demographics | Recent South Australian Research | The Shape, Size and Future of Local Government | Planning and Community Wellbeing
Local Government Finance and Revenue
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| John Comrie |
In Our Hands: Strengthening Local Government Revenue for the 21st Century |
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John Comrie |
| Darrin Grimsey, Ben Carlton Jones and Greg Hemingway |
Strong Foundations for Sustainable Local Infrastructure: Connecting Communities, Projects, Finance and Funds |
Published externally |
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Darrin Grimsey |
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Political and Executive Leadership
| Paper Author(s) |
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| Dr Theresa Smith-Ruig and Dr Bligh Grant |
'Seasoned Campaigners' and 'Accidental Executives': A Study of the Career Paths of Local Government CEOs in NSW, Australia |
Published externally |
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Dr Bligh Grant |
| Dr Jacquie Hutchinson, Prof. Beth Walker and Prof. Fiona Haslam McKenzie |
'You just know': Recruiting CEOs in Local Government |
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Jacquie Hutchinson |
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Latest in Regional Research
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| Julie Wilson |
Regional Australia Institute Research Stocktake |
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Julie Wilson |
| Juliet Hester |
Regional Economies and the Upper Spencer Gulf (Case Study) |
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Lisa Moutzouris and Juliet Hester |
| Thomas Michel and Julie-ann Bassinder |
Researching with Reciprocity: Meaningful Participant-Based Research in a Remote Indigenous Community Context |
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Thomas Michel and Julie-ann Bassinder |
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Local Government as a Community Facilitator
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| Dr Leone Wheeler, Dr Shanti Wong, Joel Farell and Ian Wong |
Learning as a Driver for Change |
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Max Eastcott |
| Su Fei Tan and Ron Exiner |
Issues in Local Representation |
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Su Fei Tan |
| Prof. John Martin |
"Sensemaking" in Turbulent Environments |
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Prof. John Martin |
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Future Workforce
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| Local Government Practice Unit of Local Government Managers Australia |
Overview of the National Workforce Strategy and Underpinning Research |
Published externally |
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Alex Kats and Angela Zivkovic |
| Dr. Robyn Morris |
Motivating and Retaining Local Government Workers: What does it take? |
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Dr. Robyn Morris |
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Local Innovation
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| Dr Ian McShane |
Local Public Broadband – the Missing Link in Australia’s Broadband Debate? |
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Dr Ian McShane |
| Sharon Zivkovic |
Local Government as a Facilitator of Systemic Social Innovation |
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Sharon Zivkovic |
| Prof. Valerie Brown |
Transformation Science: Local Government as a Key Player in Collective Action Research |
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Applying Climate Change Research
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| A/Prof. Heather Zeppel |
Carbon Offsetting by Queensland Councils: Motives and Benefits |
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A/Prof. Heather Zeppel |
| A/Prof. Erica Bell |
Foreseeing and Planning for the Health and Community Well-Being Effects of Climate Change in Rural and Regional Local Government Areas |
Published externally |
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A/Prof. Erica Bell |
| Lauren Burton |
Prospering in a Changing Climate: South Australia's Climate Change Adaptation Framework |
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Lauren Burton |
| Dr Cäcilia Ewenz, Marnie Hope, John Bennett, Huade Guan, Simon Benger, Vinodkumar, Shanyou Zhu, Roger Clay, Veronica Soebarto and Kathryn Bellette |
City of Adelaide Urban Heat Island Micro Climate Study |
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Marnie Hope and Dr Cäcilia Ewenz |
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A Research Discipline in Local Government
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| Austin Ley, Caroline Baum and John Lavarack |
Knowledge City: The Difference an In-House Research Team made to a Council and its Community |
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Austin Ley |
| Dr Tanya Styles |
Research Analysts at the City of Boroondara: The Many Hats |
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Dr Tanya Styles |
| Adele Kenneally |
The Lived Experience of Insider Action Research in a Local Government Setting |
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Adele Kenneally |
| Dr Jennifer Scott, Sophia Findlay, Jay Jonasson and Jennie Cramp |
The Pitfalls and Promises of an Academic Approach to Solving Real World Problems in Local Government |
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Dr Jennifer Scott |
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Local Demographics
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| Brydie Clarke, Terry Jenvey and Nicole Vickridge |
Obesogenic Environments: Investigating the Role of Urban Form and Planning in Influencing Physical Activity |
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Nicole Vickridge |
| John Lavarack, Jackie Ohlin |
Looking Ahead: A Guide for Local Government Use of Demographic Data |
Published externally |
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John Lavarack |
| Katherine Wright |
Local Government Research into a 'Hidden' Issue |
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Katherine Wright |
| Prof. Chris Paris |
Is Anybody Listening? The Impact of Second Home Ownership on Local Governments in Australia and Elsewhere |
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Prof. Chris Paris |
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Recent South Australian Research
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| Bronwyn Webster |
Planning Social Infrastructure and Community Services for Urban Growth Areas |
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Bronwyn Webster |
| Stuart Boyd |
The Future Is Now – Directions for Youth Development in Local Government |
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Stuart Boyd |
| A/Prof. Janet McIntyre, Natasun Binchai and David Hope |
Engagement to Address the Policy and Governance Challenges of Climate Change Mitigation |
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A/Prof. Janet McIntyre |
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The Shape, Size and Future of Local Government
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| Alex Gooding |
Where to for ROCs: New Options for Regional Structures |
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Alex Gooding |
| Prof. Brian Dollery, Dr Michael Kortt and Sue O'Keefe |
Local Co-Governance and Environmental Sustainability in Local Government |
Published externally |
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Prof. Brian Dollery and Dr Michael Kortt |
| Dr Fran Flavel |
Comparisons are Odious: A Practitioner's View of Why Comparing Councils is a Flawed Concept |
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Dr Fran Flavel |
| Philip Willis |
'One Size Fits All?' An Appraisal as to How NSW Councils Have Reacted and Adapted to New Legislation |
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Planning and Community Wellbeing
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| Alan Morton |
Community Wellbeing Indicators: Measures for Local Government |
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Alan Morton |
| Kim Dunphy, Lyndall Metzke and Linda Tavelli |
Cultural Planning Processes in Local Government in Victoria |
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Kim Dunphy |
| Cate Owen |
Picture Adelaide's Strategic Plan |
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Cate Owen |
| A/Prof. Andrew Kelly |
Dealing with Enhancing Amenity and Biodiversity Conservation in Residential Areas: The Role of Local Government |
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