Participatory Budgeting in Australian Local Government: An Initial Assessment and Critical Issues

Christensen, HE; Grant, B

Participatory Budgeting in Australian Local Government: An Initial Assessment and Critical Issues

Christensen, HE

Grant, B

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Australian Journal of Public Administration, 2016, 75 (4), pp. 457 - 475
Issue Date:: 2016-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Christensen, HE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7770-1556	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Grant, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8055-6046	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:06:04Z
dc.date.issued	2016-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Journal of Public Administration, 2016, 75 (4), pp. 457 - 475	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0313-6647	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/49514
dc.description.abstract	© 2016 Institute of Public Administration Australia Participatory budgeting (PB), a process whereby governments seek direct input from citizens into financial decisions, is gaining a foothold in the community engagement practices of Australian local governments. Following questions of definition, we survey the theoretical terrain, locating PB within several components of local democracy. We then provide details of six PB processes in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. We identify several questions for the future of PB in Australian local governments, including the role of deliberative practices as part of the broader work of councils, the issue of the adaptability of councils and leaders, the impacts upon state and local governments, and the role of third parties. The article concludes by reflecting on how PB sits with democratic practices at the local level if it continues to be implemented.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Journal of Public Administration	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/1467-8500.12219	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Political Science & Public Administration	en_US
dc.title	Participatory Budgeting in Australian Local Government: An Initial Assessment and Critical Issues	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	4	en_US
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utslib.for	16 Studies in Human Society	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/lnstitute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - IPPG - Institute for Public Policy and Governance
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pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
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Abstract:

© 2016 Institute of Public Administration Australia Participatory budgeting (PB), a process whereby governments seek direct input from citizens into financial decisions, is gaining a foothold in the community engagement practices of Australian local governments. Following questions of definition, we survey the theoretical terrain, locating PB within several components of local democracy. We then provide details of six PB processes in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. We identify several questions for the future of PB in Australian local governments, including the role of deliberative practices as part of the broader work of councils, the issue of the adaptability of councils and leaders, the impacts upon state and local governments, and the role of third parties. The article concludes by reflecting on how PB sits with democratic practices at the local level if it continues to be implemented.

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