Local Government In Australia

Author : Bligh Grant,Joseph Drew
Publisher : Springer
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811038679

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Local Government in Australia by Bligh Grant,Joseph Drew Pdf

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.

Author : Brian Dollery,Neil Marshall
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0732929040

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Australian Local Government by Brian Dollery,Neil Marshall Pdf

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.

Author : Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly,John F. Martin
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780802099631

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Local Government in a Global World by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly,John F. Martin Pdf

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.

Author : Australia. Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UVA:X001293013

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Responsibilities and Resources of Australian Local Government by Australia. Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations Pdf

Author : Brian Dollery,Neil Marshall,Andrew Worthington
Publisher : Thomas Telford
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0868406538

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Reshaping Australian Local Government by Brian Dollery,Neil Marshall,Andrew Worthington Pdf

Examines many of the epic changes that have taken place in Australian local government during the past decade, including the debate on amalgamations, the nature of intergovernmental transfers, democratic processes, developments in management and leadership, financial reform, local government failure, and virtual local governance in Australia.

Author : Matthew Pepper,Oriana Milani Price,Arun Elias
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000536874

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Continuous Improvement Practice in Local Government by Matthew Pepper,Oriana Milani Price,Arun Elias Pdf

Local government plays a critical role in the provision of governance, infrastructure, and services for local communities. Over the past 30 years this sector has undergone significant reforms because of various superordinate governments policy changes. Continuous improvement and quality programs have been a common tactical response undertaken by various local government organisations to remain sustainable and to continue to deliver value to their local communities. These tactical responses have had varying levels of success. This book seeks to go beyond a tactical focus and uncover the kinds of continuous improvement practices that are enacted in various local government contexts. A focus on practices enables practitioners and researchers alike to gain insights that to go beyond approaches which privilege the application of CI tools over the contextualisation of CI programs. Contextualisation affords the insightful deployment of programs that are specific to the needs and dynamics of local communities and operations. The cases presented share insights on aspects of CI including: embedding performance measurement; harnessing learning; contextualising CI activities to support the ongoing sustainability of these practices. Researchers and practitioners alike can draw benefit from the grounded industry base experiences and insights shared in the book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Political Science
ISBN : IND:30000061706713

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The Australian Local Government Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brian Dollery,Ian Tiley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Law
ISBN : 1862879850

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Perspectives on Australian Local Government Reform by Brian Dollery,Ian Tiley Pdf

Perspectives on Australian Local Government Reform draws upon the insights and expertise of an extraordinary group of contributors, drawn from practitioners with extensive and exceptional hands-on experience in local government, as well as scholars of Australian local government.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Australia
ISBN : 0644330066

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The Australian Classification of Local Governments by Anonim Pdf

Author : Australia. Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : UCLA:L0054486873

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Consultation and Co-ordination for Matters Affecting Australian Local Government by Australia. Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations Pdf

Author : Australian Bureau of Statistics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Australia
ISBN : WISC:89110559358

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Characteristics of the Population, Local Government Areas (preliminary) by Australian Bureau of Statistics Pdf

Author : Local Government Association of South Australia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1979*
Category : Local government
ISBN : 0909646201

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Local Government, the Future Perspective by Local Government Association of South Australia Pdf

Author : Frank Hornby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Central-local government relations
ISBN : 1921875542

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Australian Local Government and Community Development by Frank Hornby Pdf

This book focuses on achievements of Australian local governments. Tracing beginnings from colonial times, highlighting milestones up until the present day, follows the growth and development of local governments, interaction with indigenous peoples and migrants, state and federal governments, their responses and solutions to changes in Australian life.

Author : Brian Dollery,Joseph Garcea,Edward C. LeSage
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1782543864

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Local Government Reform by Brian Dollery,Joseph Garcea,Edward C. LeSage Pdf

'Written by an impressive array of experts, this book surveys local government reforms in six advanced democracies, federal and unitary, which share a municipal legacy: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. . . The book has an excellent bibliography and will help open up a field heretofore noted for its insularity. Recommended.' - A.J. Ward, Choice

Author : Local Government Ministers' Conference. Joint Officers' Committee. Task Force,Australia. Office of Local Government
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Australia
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040754397

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The Role of Local Government in Economic Development by Local Government Ministers' Conference. Joint Officers' Committee. Task Force,Australia. Office of Local Government Pdf