Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) was established in 2009 following Australian Government funding support to showcase innovation and best practice across local government and encourage the adoption of innovative practices and solutions. The Centre’s mandate was to enhance professionalism and skills in local government, showcase innovation and best practice, and facilitate a better-informed policy debate. The Centre concluded operations in 2016.
This digital archive of ACELG research outputs includes over one hundred reports and online resources that cover a broad spectrum of local government activities and operations. Many of these publications include practical guides, tools and templates which are being utilised by Australian councils to develop internal capacity and apply research findings in day-to-day operations.
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This online resource provides local governments with practical guidance in developing strong, socially cohesive communities. Links to external content have not been preserved. A supplementary summa...
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This online resource offers simple and practical guidance on engaging communities and is specifically tailored to the circumstances and needs of rural-remote and Indigenous Australian councils. The...
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An index of community engagement toolkits, guides, manuals, templates and training courses suitable for rural-remote and Indigenous councils. Links to external content have not been preserved.
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This discussion paper explores the issues that impact the financial and operational sustainability of rural councils. The paper synthesises existing empirical work as a basis for developing shared ...
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This 2nd edition of the Manual brings together advice, toolkits and templates to assist councils (regardless of size) in assessing the services they provide for local communities. The Manual meets ...
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The Project Plan is reviewed annually by the ACELG Board to address changing circumstances, needs and priorities. This 2013 update reflects commitments made by the consortium in its proposal for Co...
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This national review of councillor training found that there is a range of high quality, relevant training and professional development available for local government councillors. There are, howeve...
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This paper details the council-based trial of a ratings tool currently under development for sustainable infrastructure management, with a particular focus on road assets. The paper outlines the ra...
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This paper provides a snapshot of local government review and reform processes in Australia and in New Zealand.
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This discussion paper canvases some of the emerging issues in the relationship between housing and local government, and aims to start a conversation about which issues are important, where change ...