International Study Highlights Opportunities for Stronger Local Government 19th May 2011, 
The Centre has released a major report on the options available for local government to increase its capacity and provide improved services.
The report – Consolidation in Local Government: A Fresh Look – covers both Australia and New Zealand.
In the past local government reform has focused strongly on council amalgamations and cost savings. The ACELG research sought a more balanced approach, taking into account the importance of good governance and effective local democracy and representation. It also looks at the aftermath of previous efforts at reform through a series of in-depth case studies and Links interviews with senior figures in local government.
Links http://www.acelg.org.au/news-detail.php?id=148
Report and advice ACELG media / news home web site http://www.acelg.org.au/
