This paper explores the key themes and findings for local government from recent reviews, and draws on related research.

This research report assesses the level of maturity of formal service review processes used and the outcomes achieved. It also identifies how these processes can be supported and enhanced, as a future direction. Local government service provision has transformed significantly over recent decades. Australian councils have moved beyond the traditional narrow emphasis on ‘roads, rates...

The paper sets out a policy position on the role local government can play in moves towards a low carbon future, with findings reflecting a consensus view developed across a range of local government organisations. This discussion paper considers the questions: What are the strengths of the local government sector for a low carbon future...

The objective of this survey was to explore the issues surrounding capacity building in rural‐remote and indigenous councils. This survey was distributed to the Chief Executive Officers of councils in Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia that have been identified as rural, remote, indigenous. This survey will inform the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local...

This paper, prepared for ACELG by David Somerville and Melissa Gibbs, investigates models of shared services delivery. Available legal options and models actually in use vary greatly across Australia. This report provides a summary of those options, illustrated by five case studies.