governance - are we effectively managing the metro region of sydney? | biocity studio
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The structure of Governance in Australia consists of the Commonwealth Government, which also contains a State, Territory and Local Governments. Other parties influence the decision, making such as Greenpeace, Amnesty International, resident action groups and Regional Councils. Issue like fragmented vs. centralised system, time frames, agendas and corruption occur. Continuation of existing structures may prove problematic for effectively managing the metro region of Sydney.TRANSCRIPT
"governance." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 13 Jan. 2009. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/governance>, accessed 14/01/2009.
Commonwealth Government
State and Territory Governments
Local Government
Other parties that influence policy and decision making:> Non-government Organisations (NGOs)Eg. Greenpeace, Amnesty International.
> Regional Council Organisations Eg. SSROC, WSROC
> Resident action groups
> Public-private partnerships
> Brisbance vs. Sydney> NSW Regional Council Organisations Eg. WSROC,
SSROC- street lighting
IssuesIssues:Fragmented vs. centralised systemFragmented vs. centralised system
4 year term
Political Leanings› Labour Party› Liberal Party
Issues: Issues: Time FramesTime Frames
Political and personal backgrounds
Political agendas: Eg. State Government’s Desalination Plant
Corruption: Eg. Wollongong City Council ICAC
Issues:Issues:Corruption and political backgrounds Corruption and political backgrounds and agendasand agendas
Issues such as money, power and political agenda’s limit the effectiveness of Governance, especially in Sydney.
Resistance of structural change may prove a problem to effectively manage metro regions of Sydney.
Planning or Politics?Planning or Politics?
