Community and Community Engagement in Australian Local Government

摘要: The concept of community is one that intrinsically associated with local government. However, the also central to political writing and has been defined—and profoundly so—in a variety ways. This chapter argues we should acknowledge these views when approach topic in government, particularly where putative shift from “government” “governance” heralded as an good thing. We examine theory practice engagement, both generally specific context government Australia, before outlining legislative frameworks adjacent mechanisms for engagement element across Australia’s jurisdictions. then present case study City Greater Geraldton 2011, example successful, locally-led regionalism against backdrop economic change threatened structural reform Despite its growing importance work does, argue normative tensions surrounding ought be recognised.