11 March 2008
The challenges facing local government
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Local government is at the cutting edge of delivering services, yet it isn't even acknowledged in Australia's constitution. There are over 700 local governments around the country and they're responsible for over 130 billion dollars worth of infrastructure. Yet, in New South Wales there are currently seven councils under administration, and questions are being raised about the relationship between local council approval processes and developers. How do we make local government more efficient, more accountable and more supported? Your ideas please on our message board...and call us on 1300 22 55 76
Guests
Peta Irvine - Executive Director, Local Government Managers Association Queensland
Kevin O'Toole - Associate Professor at Deakin University
Paul Bell - President Australian Local Government Association
Bruce Miller - President of the NSW Shires Association
Further Information
For a link to research by Kevin O'Toole
For a link to the Local Government Managers Association Queensland
For a link to the Local Government and Shire Association of NSW
For a link to information from the NSW Department of Local Government
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Matthew Leonard
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