Part A: Local Government Reform in Australia

Introduction
Debate on Structural Reform

Part B: Shared Services in Local Government

Conceptual Perspectives on Shared Services
Theoretical Perspectives on Shared Services
Empirical Perspectives on Economies of Scale and Scope
Empirical Evidence on Shared Services in Local Government

Part C: Shared Services in Practice

Regional Organisations of Council
Strategic Alliances of Councils
Vertical Shared Services

Part D: Policy Implications

Policy Implications
References
Index