Reports and Papers
The following recent papers and research-based consultancy reports produced by the Centre are available on this site or at the link provided.
- Grafton, Daniel: Hartnett, Brendan: Sansom, Graham, Graham: Schwarz, Simone (2007) Raising Expectations? A Review of NSW Local Government Social Plans
- Commonwealth Local Government Forum (2005) Asia-Pacific Regional Symposium on Innovation and Service Partnerships: Final Statement, Kuala Lumpur, 14 July 2005.
- House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Finance and Public Administration (2003) At the Crossroads - a discussion paper: Inquiry into Local Government and Cost Shifting, prepared with assistance from UTS Centre for Local Government.
- Mellor, Robert (2001) Performance Measurement and Management in Asia-Pacific Local Government: Issues Paper and Research Questions
- NSW Local Government and Shires Associations (2000) Advancing Local Government: Partnerships for a New Century, Discussion Paper prepared by UTS Centre for Local Government.
- Paddon, Michael (2003) Can A Home Base Work?
- Paddon, Michael (undated) Home Based Work in Australian Local Government
- Paddon, Michael and Artist, Sarah (2004) Paths for Women in Local Government
- P&A Walsh Consulting Pty Ltd and UTS Centre for Local Government (2002) Comparative Performance Measurement and Benchmarking of Planning and Development Assessment Systems, prepared for Development Assessment Forum.
- Porter, Julia (2002) Sustainability and good governance: Monitoring participation and process as well as outcomes.
- Porter, Julia; Neil, Heather; Sansom, Graham; Wensing, Ed (2002) Australian Local Sustainability Initiative: A tool for measuring progress in implementing local Agenda 21.
- Sansom, Graham (1998) Pathways to a sustainable future: What next for Australian local government?
- Sansom, Graham (2000) Performance Management in Australian Local Government.
- Sansom, Graham (2001) Towards performance management for better local governance.
- Sansom, Graham (2001) Blurring the line: sensibly blending the roles of councillors and managers can produce better local government.
- Sansom, Graham (2002) Three Weddings, a Loveless Marriage and a Rich Uncle: Local Government Reform and Intergovernment Relations in Australia.
- Sansom, Graham (2003) Planners at the Crossroads: Where Next?
- Sansom, Graham (2005) Better Local Services: Improving local government delivery through innovation and partnerships, Asia-Pacific Regional Symposium on Innovation and Service Partnerships, Commonwealth Local Government Forum, Kuala Lumpur.
- Sansom, Graham (2005) Matching Goals and Roles: Local Government on the National Stage, Conference Presentation, Local Government New Zealand, Christchurch July.
- Sansom, Graham (2005) Local Governance for a New Century: Challenges for Councils and Communities, Conference Presentation, Local Government Community Services Association of Australia, Melbourne, November
- Sansom, Graham (2006) See Saw - Rich and Poor: Rethinking local Government Funding, Conference Presentation, Local Government Managers Australia National Congress, Perth, May
- Sansom, Graham (2006) Getting It Together: Working Smarter for Stronger Local Government, Conference Presentation, Local Government Association of Tasmania, Hobart, June
- Sansom, Graham (2007) Enhancing Sustainability through Partnerships and Community Engagement, Presentation, South Australian Local Government Community Managers Group, February
- Sansom, Graham (2007) 'The Best' Financial Management? Conference Presentation, Victorian Conference of Local Government Finance Professionals, March
- Sansom, Graham (2007) Sustainable Local Government and Libraries: What will it take? Conference Presentation, Public Libraries Australia Conference, August
- Sansom, Graham (2007) Local Planners and the New Community Strategies: What role? Presentation, NSW Local Government Planners Forum, September
- Stoker, Gerry (2005) Local Governance Issues - UK, Seminar Presentation, US Centre for Local Government.
- Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (2000) Submission to Local Government Public Inquiry: Structure of Local Government in the Inner Sydney Region, prepared by UTS Centre for Local Government.
- Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (2002) Submission to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Finance and Public Administration: Inquiry into Local Government and Cost Shifting, prepared with assistance from UTS Centre for Local Government.
