Regional planning
Conference paper
Going off the beaten track: exploring Chinese international students’ motivations for selecting regional Australian higher education
This study aims to understand the motivations of Chinese international students who have enrolled at the University of Tasmania (UTAS), which is a regional Australian university, which is a variation in trend from the choice of majority of Chinese international students who attend universities in Australian metropolitan contests.
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Assessing road travel conditions in the Bowen Basin region: implications for transport planning in Australian mining communities
Effective road transport networks are essential for sustainability of mining activities as well as the liveability of the mining communities. This paper examines the mining impacts of road travel conditions in the Bowen Basin region, which produces about 83% of Queensland’s total coal product. A household travel survey was conducted to explore mining communities’ level...
Conference paper
The human capital factor: generating, attracting and retaining human capital in regional Australia
In the field of labor economics, human capital refers to the stock of knowledge or characteristics of a worker that contributes to their productivity. Investment in education and training of individuals can enhance their level of human capital and this will be valued in the market because it increases firms’ profits. Various researchers have looked...
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Metropolitan and regional economic development: competing and contested local government roles in Australia in the 21st Century
Economic development is a priority of all levels of government; irrespective of country, constitution or system of governance. This is particularly the case in Australia, where federal, state and local tiers of government are undertaking activities intended to support economic growth. However, roles and responsibilities are not always clear, which reflects inter-organisational, intergovernmental and intra-organisational...
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Refereed proceedings of the 40th annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Regional Science Association International
The 40th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Regional Science Association International (ANZRSAI) was held at the RMIT University Melbourne from 5th to 7th December, 2016, co-hosted with the European Union Centre at RMIT and the RMIT Centre for People, Work and Organisation (with the RMIT Social Change Enabling Platform). A broad range...