Options for Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look.
ACELG has released the results of a major collaborative research venture between the Centre, Local Government Association of South Australia and Local Government New Zealand.
The research project takes a fresh look at the issue of consolidation in local government. The research examines a wide range of options that may deliver economies of scale or scope, or other benefits directed towards more effective local government. Options investigated included a range of approaches to shared services delivery, various models of regional collaboration, boundary adjustment, and voluntary, forced and failed amalgamations of councils.
In producing the report, the Centre used a number of research methods, including:
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Reviewing the available local and international literature
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Conducting a series of ‘on ground’ case studies in areas which have recent experience with consolidation, in both Australia and New Zealand
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Interviewing key opinion-makers who have recent experience in consolidation.
The report is available for download here from the Centre’s website. For further information, please contact Melissa Gibbs.