“All regions within Australia face changes in their economic structures and, in the face of this change, policy and planning strategies must be developed to maximise economic activity, local amenity and sustainability. For many communities, the pace of or lack of change, means that much of the planning and policy imperative is a reactionary, rather than pro-active process”.

[Source: Dr. Craig Shepherd, Principal Economist, National Economics]

National Economics, the commissioned authors of the Central Ranges LLEN's 'Environmental Scan' , are holding their annual 'YourPlace Forum' - The Policy Imperative on Friday 27th August, at the Marriott Hotel in Melbourne. Speakers include Dr. Craig Shepherd, Principal Economist at National Economics and Dr. Peter Brain, one of Australia’s best known economists in the development and application of macroeconomic models.

We highly commend the work of National Economics to anyone in Local Government, Community and Regional Development.

The Central Ranges LLEN will be supporting a members-only delegation from across the Macedon, Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires to attend this forum.

A brochure, outlining the programme and registration details can be downloaded here.

*Note: The Central Ranges LLEN has no current financial affiliation with National Economics, nor gains any benefit from this independent endrosement.

Posted by Bill Coppinger on 15 August 2004; 12:17:24 PM from the Regional Economies dept.

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