State of South Australia : Turbulent Times.
Spoehr, John.
State of South Australia : Turbulent Times. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (416 pages)
State of South Australia: Turbulent Times -- Title page -- imprint -- Contents page 1 -- Contents page 2 -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Turbulent Times -- Mining for Hope -- Policy Shifts and Re-positioning -- New Priorities -- Turbulent Times Ahead -- References -- Chapter2: Economy -- The Economic Outlook -- South Australian Industry Structure -- South Australia's Growth Performance has been Better than it Looks -- Looking Ahead: The Australian Economy -- South Australia: State of Play -- Medium-term Outlook -- Chapter 3: Government Financing -- Introduction -- The Fiscal Context -- Revenue Trends -- Australian Taxation Patterns Across Time -- International Comparisons -- Funding of State and Regional Government -- Government Expenditure Levels -- National Patterns Over Time -- Expenditure in South Australia -- Budget Outcomes and Public Sector Debt -- A Balanced Discussion on the Role of Debt -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4: South Australia's International Engagement -- Introduction -- Section I: Comparative Context -- International -- Australia and Other Australian States -- Section II: South Australia -- Economic Engagement -- Education and Migration -- Cultural, Educational and Scientific Engagements -- Institutional Structures -- Focus on Asia -- Engagement Strategy: India and China -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5: From Rann to Weatherill: Politics in South Australia -- References -- Chapter 6: Law and Order -- The Changing Face of Law and Order -- Snapshot: Crime in South Australia -- Smart Justice: Sentencing and Imprisonment -- The Continuation of the Government's Campaign against Organised Crime -- A Change of Tack: Official Crime and Corruption -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 7: Environment -- Introduction -- Climate Change -- Enhanced Greenhouse Effect -- Past -- Future. Greenhouse gas emissions -- Energy -- Renewable Energy -- Energy Efficiency of Buildings -- GreenPower -- Pollution -- National Pollutant Inventory -- Land Contamination -- Air Pollution -- Leaded Petrol -- Port Pirie Lead -- Water pollution -- Waste and Recycling -- Container Deposit Legislation (CDL ) -- Waste Recycling -- Radiation -- Land -- Water -- Sustainability of Water Resource Management Areas -- Wastewater Recovery -- Stormwater Recovery -- Biodiversity -- Conservation Status of Regional Flora and Fauna -- South East -- Murraylands -- Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Olary Spur -- Eyre Peninsula, Far West and North-west -- Overall Assessment - Conservation Status of Regional Flora and Fauna -- Status of Indicator Species -- Protected Areas -- Conserving Nature Strategy -- Native Vegetation Clearance -- Overall Assessment -- Positives -- Negatives -- References -- Chapter 8: Population -- Introduction -- Population Growth -- Mortality -- Fertility -- Interstate Migration -- International Migration -- Temporary Migration -- Changing Composition of the Population -- Population Distribution -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 9: South Australian Regions -- The Regions -- Inner Metropolitan -- Outer Metropolitan -- Rural and Outback -- Regional Population and Employment -- Regional Commuting -- Regional and Industry Share of Economic Activity -- Regional Growth -- Shift-Share Analysis -- Chapter 10: Gender at Work and in the Home -- Introduction -- Gender Differences in the South Australian Labour Market -- Gender Differences in the Social and Household Spheres -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 11: Ageing and Aged Care -- Introduction -- Changing Concepts of Ageing -- Active Ageing -- Age-friendly Cities and Communities -- South Australian Government Policy Directions -- National Leadership in Ageing Policy. Reform in the Care of Older People -- Aged Care Workforce Challenges -- Formal Care of Older People in South Australia -- South Australians Receiving Formal Aged Care Services -- Costs of Care -- Aged Care Providers in South Australia -- Who are Our Aged Providers in SA? -- Family Carers -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 12: Income and Wealth -- Income -- Wealth -- Further Considerations -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 13: Education -- National Context -- Early Learning -- School Education -- References -- Chapter 14: Employment -- Crisis and Change -- Employment -- Employment by Industry -- Employment Growth Prospects -- Unemployment, Underemployment and Labour Underutilisation -- State Comparison of Unemployment -- Youth Employment and Unemployment -- Age Profile of the Workforce -- Mature Age Participation -- Retirement Income Holdings by Gender -- Work-Life Balance -- Workforce Development Strategy -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 15: Industrial Relations -- Industrial Arbitration in South Australia -- Industrial Relations and the Australian Constitution -- Work Choices: Tilting the Balance -- State Coverage after Work Choices -- The State's Response to Work Choices -- Forward with Fairness: The National Agenda Reaffirmed -- The 2009 Referral of Power -- The Fair Work System in Operation -- Industrial Relations in the Public Sector -- Legislating in the 'Residual' Areas: The Pressure to Harmonise -- To Recant or Not to Recant: That is the Question -- References -- Chapter 16: Manufacturing Creativity and Innovation -- Manufacturing Prosperity -- Key Trends in Manufacturing -- Multiple Knowledges and Innovation -- Developing Creative Capacity -- A Strategy in Need of More Resources -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 17: Health -- The Cost of Health -- Changing the Rules to the 'Blame Game'. Delivering Services - Mind the Gaps -- The Impact of Ageing -- Prevention or Cure -- References -- Chapter 18: Community Well-being in South Australia -- Introduction -- Social Disadvantage in South Australia -- Social Policy in South Australia -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 19: Investing in the Future: Infrastructure in South Australia -- Introduction -- Trends in Infrastructure Provision in South Australia -- The Contribution of Infrastructure -- Investing in the Future - A New Focus? -- The Critical Issues -- Evaluating Projects -- Operating Infrastructure -- Funding Infrastructure -- Use of Capital Markets - Private Investors -- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) -- The Use of Debt - Core Arguments -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 20: Housing in South Australia -- The New Policy and Politics of Housing -- Economic Shock, Fiscal Reaction: The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis -- The South Australian Policy Environment -- Housing Programs in South Australia -- Housing and the Wider Policy Context in South Australia -- The Housing Market in South Australia -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 21: Urban Development and Planning -- Introduction -- Drafting the 30-Year Plan -- Residential Development -- Centres and TODs -- Transport -- Greater Adelaide -- Implementation -- City of Adelaide -- Major Projects -- The Integrated Design Commission -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 22: Energy and Equity -- Introduction -- Essential Services -- The Current Situation -- What are the Implications of Ongoing Rising Utility Costs? -- Where have We Come From? Where are We Now? -- How are Utilities Delivered? -- National Regulation -- The Big Issues Now -- Green Issues -- What have We Learned, So Far? -- Effectiveness of market solutions -- Network Regulation -- What Next? -- Water -- What Needs to be Done? -- Notes. References -- Contributors -- Wakefield Press -- Back cover.
While South Australia has weathered the GFC relatively well it has not been immune - tax revenue has declined sharply; mining projects have been scaled down or shelved; trade-exposed sectors are struggling and unemployment is on the rise. This book provides expert insights into a range of social, economic, cultural and environmental challenges.
9781743052617
South Australia--Economic conditions.
Electronic books.
HC607.S68
994.2307
State of South Australia : Turbulent Times. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (416 pages)
State of South Australia: Turbulent Times -- Title page -- imprint -- Contents page 1 -- Contents page 2 -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Turbulent Times -- Mining for Hope -- Policy Shifts and Re-positioning -- New Priorities -- Turbulent Times Ahead -- References -- Chapter2: Economy -- The Economic Outlook -- South Australian Industry Structure -- South Australia's Growth Performance has been Better than it Looks -- Looking Ahead: The Australian Economy -- South Australia: State of Play -- Medium-term Outlook -- Chapter 3: Government Financing -- Introduction -- The Fiscal Context -- Revenue Trends -- Australian Taxation Patterns Across Time -- International Comparisons -- Funding of State and Regional Government -- Government Expenditure Levels -- National Patterns Over Time -- Expenditure in South Australia -- Budget Outcomes and Public Sector Debt -- A Balanced Discussion on the Role of Debt -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4: South Australia's International Engagement -- Introduction -- Section I: Comparative Context -- International -- Australia and Other Australian States -- Section II: South Australia -- Economic Engagement -- Education and Migration -- Cultural, Educational and Scientific Engagements -- Institutional Structures -- Focus on Asia -- Engagement Strategy: India and China -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5: From Rann to Weatherill: Politics in South Australia -- References -- Chapter 6: Law and Order -- The Changing Face of Law and Order -- Snapshot: Crime in South Australia -- Smart Justice: Sentencing and Imprisonment -- The Continuation of the Government's Campaign against Organised Crime -- A Change of Tack: Official Crime and Corruption -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 7: Environment -- Introduction -- Climate Change -- Enhanced Greenhouse Effect -- Past -- Future. Greenhouse gas emissions -- Energy -- Renewable Energy -- Energy Efficiency of Buildings -- GreenPower -- Pollution -- National Pollutant Inventory -- Land Contamination -- Air Pollution -- Leaded Petrol -- Port Pirie Lead -- Water pollution -- Waste and Recycling -- Container Deposit Legislation (CDL ) -- Waste Recycling -- Radiation -- Land -- Water -- Sustainability of Water Resource Management Areas -- Wastewater Recovery -- Stormwater Recovery -- Biodiversity -- Conservation Status of Regional Flora and Fauna -- South East -- Murraylands -- Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Olary Spur -- Eyre Peninsula, Far West and North-west -- Overall Assessment - Conservation Status of Regional Flora and Fauna -- Status of Indicator Species -- Protected Areas -- Conserving Nature Strategy -- Native Vegetation Clearance -- Overall Assessment -- Positives -- Negatives -- References -- Chapter 8: Population -- Introduction -- Population Growth -- Mortality -- Fertility -- Interstate Migration -- International Migration -- Temporary Migration -- Changing Composition of the Population -- Population Distribution -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 9: South Australian Regions -- The Regions -- Inner Metropolitan -- Outer Metropolitan -- Rural and Outback -- Regional Population and Employment -- Regional Commuting -- Regional and Industry Share of Economic Activity -- Regional Growth -- Shift-Share Analysis -- Chapter 10: Gender at Work and in the Home -- Introduction -- Gender Differences in the South Australian Labour Market -- Gender Differences in the Social and Household Spheres -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 11: Ageing and Aged Care -- Introduction -- Changing Concepts of Ageing -- Active Ageing -- Age-friendly Cities and Communities -- South Australian Government Policy Directions -- National Leadership in Ageing Policy. Reform in the Care of Older People -- Aged Care Workforce Challenges -- Formal Care of Older People in South Australia -- South Australians Receiving Formal Aged Care Services -- Costs of Care -- Aged Care Providers in South Australia -- Who are Our Aged Providers in SA? -- Family Carers -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 12: Income and Wealth -- Income -- Wealth -- Further Considerations -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 13: Education -- National Context -- Early Learning -- School Education -- References -- Chapter 14: Employment -- Crisis and Change -- Employment -- Employment by Industry -- Employment Growth Prospects -- Unemployment, Underemployment and Labour Underutilisation -- State Comparison of Unemployment -- Youth Employment and Unemployment -- Age Profile of the Workforce -- Mature Age Participation -- Retirement Income Holdings by Gender -- Work-Life Balance -- Workforce Development Strategy -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 15: Industrial Relations -- Industrial Arbitration in South Australia -- Industrial Relations and the Australian Constitution -- Work Choices: Tilting the Balance -- State Coverage after Work Choices -- The State's Response to Work Choices -- Forward with Fairness: The National Agenda Reaffirmed -- The 2009 Referral of Power -- The Fair Work System in Operation -- Industrial Relations in the Public Sector -- Legislating in the 'Residual' Areas: The Pressure to Harmonise -- To Recant or Not to Recant: That is the Question -- References -- Chapter 16: Manufacturing Creativity and Innovation -- Manufacturing Prosperity -- Key Trends in Manufacturing -- Multiple Knowledges and Innovation -- Developing Creative Capacity -- A Strategy in Need of More Resources -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 17: Health -- The Cost of Health -- Changing the Rules to the 'Blame Game'. Delivering Services - Mind the Gaps -- The Impact of Ageing -- Prevention or Cure -- References -- Chapter 18: Community Well-being in South Australia -- Introduction -- Social Disadvantage in South Australia -- Social Policy in South Australia -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 19: Investing in the Future: Infrastructure in South Australia -- Introduction -- Trends in Infrastructure Provision in South Australia -- The Contribution of Infrastructure -- Investing in the Future - A New Focus? -- The Critical Issues -- Evaluating Projects -- Operating Infrastructure -- Funding Infrastructure -- Use of Capital Markets - Private Investors -- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) -- The Use of Debt - Core Arguments -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 20: Housing in South Australia -- The New Policy and Politics of Housing -- Economic Shock, Fiscal Reaction: The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis -- The South Australian Policy Environment -- Housing Programs in South Australia -- Housing and the Wider Policy Context in South Australia -- The Housing Market in South Australia -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 21: Urban Development and Planning -- Introduction -- Drafting the 30-Year Plan -- Residential Development -- Centres and TODs -- Transport -- Greater Adelaide -- Implementation -- City of Adelaide -- Major Projects -- The Integrated Design Commission -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 22: Energy and Equity -- Introduction -- Essential Services -- The Current Situation -- What are the Implications of Ongoing Rising Utility Costs? -- Where have We Come From? Where are We Now? -- How are Utilities Delivered? -- National Regulation -- The Big Issues Now -- Green Issues -- What have We Learned, So Far? -- Effectiveness of market solutions -- Network Regulation -- What Next? -- Water -- What Needs to be Done? -- Notes. References -- Contributors -- Wakefield Press -- Back cover.
While South Australia has weathered the GFC relatively well it has not been immune - tax revenue has declined sharply; mining projects have been scaled down or shelved; trade-exposed sectors are struggling and unemployment is on the rise. This book provides expert insights into a range of social, economic, cultural and environmental challenges.
9781743052617
South Australia--Economic conditions.
Electronic books.
HC607.S68
994.2307