Australian Local Government
Australian Local Government

Author: Brian Dollery

Publisher: Macmillan Education AU

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780732929046

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The last few years have seen unprecedented change taking place in the Australian local government arena. In all states the functions and responsibilities of local authorities have been subjected to extensive reform. New legislation has redefined the role of councillors. Local governments have been required to introduce more efficient and effective management practices and become more open and responsive to their constituencies. The scope of traditional regulatory practices has been altered and councils forced to develop a competitive environment for the provision of services. The place of local authorities in the intergovernmental landscape has also changed. Different forms of interaction between Commonwealth, state and local government are evolving along with the emergence of new funding strategies to encourage a regional focus. This is the first book to offer a detailed discussion of the reforms that have taken place, and at the same time provide an informative and readable analysis for practitioners and students of government, politics and public sector management.

Divided we Fall: An Insider’s Perspective on Local Government Amalgamations
Divided we Fall: An Insider’s Perspective on Local Government Amalgamations

Author: Dr Ian Tiley

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1479738972

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Recent Australian local government structural reform has manifested as council amalgamations and predominantly as imposed merger processes. This book examines council amalgamations across Australia over the past two decades and uncovers the case of council amalgamation in the NSW Clarence Valley Council (CVC) since 2004. The case of forced amalgamation of four general-purpose and two county councils could have been a recipe for chaos; instead this book describes the gains and the challenges. Writing from deep seated knowledge of local government this book details the net positive economic outcomes and financial benefits against measurable indicators and describes the impacts on local democracy. Based on detailed research, this long term local government ‘insider’ perspective will be of value to all those interested in driving change through local government reform.

The Theory and Practice of Local Government Reform
The Theory and Practice of Local Government Reform

Author: Brian Dollery

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781781956687

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'Structural reform has been one of the most important, and yet one of the most neglected, aspects of modern local government. This book represents the first attempt, since the early seventies, at providing a comprehensive account of both the theory and practice of structural reform in local government in developed countries. Using recent policy experience from seven different countries, the authors present seminal theoretical perspectives on structural reforms in local governance and the policy implications deriving from them. Written by well-known scholars of local government from around the world, this volume is a "must-read" for all academics, practitioners, students and policymakers.' - Giorgio Brosio, University of Turin, Italy

Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Governments
Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Governments

Author: Sadioglu, Ugur

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-06-01

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 1522503188

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Local government can be defined as a public entity acting as the sub-unit of a state or of a region, charged with the task of enforcing public policies. There have been many reforms of local government in recent years from the grassroots-led movement that took root in the 90’s to the overarching effects of globalization and decentralization. Local governments must adapt their practices in order to most effectively provide for their constituents. Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Government addresses the effects of recent reforms in the political-administrative system of local governments and politics as well as future outlooks. It reviews the challenges, innovations, and lessons from local governments while providing theoretical perspectives on methods for positive reform. This book is a critical reference source for policy makers, government organizations, professionals, and actors in both local and international politics.

Australian Local Government Economics
Australian Local Government Economics

Author: Brian Dollery

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780868407517

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The increasing complexities of Australian local government place onerous demands on municipal managers and oblige them to continually upgrade their skills. This book examines the economic environment of contemporary local governance.

Local Government in a Global World
Local Government in a Global World

Author: Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0802099637

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Contributors provide insights into key themes impacting local governance in two federations with much in common historically, culturally, and politically: Australia and Canada. These essays examine changes in the Australian and Canadian systems through four thematic lenses: citizen participation in government systems, the restructuring and reform of local governments, the use of performance measures and management systems in the administration of local governments, and the relations of local governments within higher levels of governments.

Developing Australia's Regions
Developing Australia's Regions

Author: Andrew Beer

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 2003-05-01

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1742246850

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Delves behind the too-often negative media headlines and stereotypes about regional Australia, and considers the true state of Australia’s regions, including metropolitan regions, and what can be done to improve their economic, social and environmental well-being.

Local Government in Australia
Local Government in Australia

Author: Bligh Grant

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-03-06

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9811038678

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This book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an element of public policy grounded in an 'administrative science' approach. A feature of this approach is that generally normative considerations form only a latent element of the discussions, which is invariably anchored in debates about institutional design rather than the normative defensibility of local government. The book addresses this point by providing an account of the terrain of theoretical debate alongside salient themes in public policy.

A Future for Regional Australia
A Future for Regional Australia

Author: I. W. Gray

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-07-31

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780521002271

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This book interprets the predicament faced by Australia's regional people from their own perspective and proposes a means by which they can act together to find a secure future under globalisation. It argues that neoliberalism in combination with its 'real world' effects in economic policy are driving regional Australia further into social, environmental and economic decay. The book will be of great interest to all concerned about the future of regional Australia, and will make a lively and relevant text for students studying the social sciences in the countryside or in the major cities.