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The corruption honey pot: An economic fix for planning scandals
The planning scandal uncovered by Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) in the City of Casey, one of Melbourne’s burgeoning suburban growth areas, is truly a slow motion...

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Regional communities have the most to benefit from transitioning to a low carbon economy
Transitioning to a low carbon economy and regional economic growth are not opposite objectives. This article aims to reframe the debate from using regional economic development as a reason not to tran...

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LGiU launch event: tackling big issues locally I 27 Feb 2020
Join SGS Economics and Planning and not-for-profit local authority think tank LGiU Australia on 27 February and discuss how to tackle big issues at a local level. Register to attend the free breakfast...
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