CONTESTED PUBLIC LANDS: VALUES, POWER AND PUBLIC PROCESS IN GOVERNMENT ASSET DISPOSAL PROGRAMS - A SUMMARY

摘要: The impact of neoliberalist ideology on the structure and operation Australian governments has resulted in public land being increasingly treated as a financial asset to be realised. This paper summarises study current property disposal programs NSW Commonwealth Governments terms background causes, process, major problems impacts stakeholders. treatment publicly owned properties purely assets is questioned. A issue emerging from lack adequate assessment non-financial values lands prior disposal. Such include heritage significance, and/or other social, environmental, broader economic or potential values. such information means there no basis for deciding which sites should appropriately remain ownership, can expediently sold redeveloped. analysis case studies exploration alternative models classification provides lessons recommended improved process research indicates are often exceptions application “highest best use” criterion significant parcels land, including redundant sites, that obliged examine longer term considerations their decision making with respect property. necessary if substantial erosion estate avoided more strategic use important future planning urban areas achieved.