In Australia, governments have realised the potential of extending commercial telematics services into the regulatory context. The Intelligent Access Program (IAP) provided the first national regulatory telematics applications in Australia. Administered by TCA, it enables the provision of accurate compliance monitoring for heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicles enrolled in the IAP are provided with improved access...

This collection of essays had its origins in a one-day workshop held in August 2015 at The Australian National University.

The first edition of this book attracted a record number of online hits. Busy public sector managers now have available to them an updated version that integrates an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that incorporates the many practical tips needed for successful procurement activity.

Budgeting reform over the last 25-30 years has been about trying to increase both central control and flexibility. But inflexible rules, the authors note, actually endure despite the reforms. They propose applying the concept of responsive regulation to finance departments' oversight of line agencies. This is one way of thinking about how we can achieve...

Coproduction – the contribution of time and effort to the delivery of public services by service-users and citizens, prompted by or in concert with public sector organisations – is attracting increasing attention from governments and communities. The literature identifies numerous initiatives in the United States, Britain, Germany, Indonesia, Sweden and Latin America, with co-production reported...