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27 May, 2008

Principles of a Modern Federal Community

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Date/Time: Monday, 26 May 2008 - Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Location: Art Gallery of SA
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A significant interdisciplinary conference hosted by the University of Adelaide Schools of Economics, Law, History and Politics.

Recent events in Australia highlight the continuing shifts in relationships between the Commonwealth and State governments, and the design and evolution of those relationships will be one of the most important policy issues over the next 5 years. This conference will explore the emerging debates relating to key policy questions that require a coordinated response from Australian Governments.

The two-day conference is organised around both cross-cutting questions and case studies. The questions include the traditional concerns of the allocation of spending and revenue raising powers, the role of institutions such as the Grants Commission, the allocation of regulatory powers, the manner in which agreements are reached between levels of government, and the ways in which governments are held accountable for the implementation of those agreements. Particular case studies of interest include health, water, education and transport. Other themes to be addressed will include constitutional challenges, reform options, competition power and productivity, fiscal federalism and comparative federalism.

Presentations will encourage the interchange between theoretical and applied policy perspectives and will include significant speakers from Australian Government and Universities.

Further details, programs and registration forms can be found at: www.adelaide.edu.au/fiscalfederalism/.

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