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A <strong>Local</strong>-<strong>State</strong> <strong>Spatial</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>Sharing</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong> Model to Facilitate SDI Development<br />

With respect to the question on organisational change and restructuring, the LGAs reported<br />

some level of change, although no overall trends could be detected. Finally, the survey<br />

indicated a strong culture of continuing professional development and training in local<br />

government, with 71% of LGAs identifying they had the opportunity to update their skills<br />

through training, seminars or formal education.<br />

6.2.8 <strong>Partnership</strong>s and Collaborations<br />

Part 7 of the questionnaire examined issues relating to collaborations and partnerships<br />

including existing relationships, barriers, motivations and preferred models.<br />

Collaboration Partners<br />

<strong>Local</strong> government collaboration was examined across a range of possible partners<br />

including state and federal government, private sector, academic institutions and local<br />

government associations/groups. Figure 6.14 summarises the average level of<br />

collaboration identified by local governments with each of the above agencies or<br />

organisations. A number of general trends were evident. Firstly, LGAs were most likely<br />

to collaborate with <strong>State</strong> governments, followed closely by the relevant state local<br />

government association or regional local government group.<br />

Level of Collaboration (0= very poor, 5 = very good)<br />

5<br />

4<br />

3<br />

2<br />

1<br />

0<br />

QLD<br />

TAS<br />

<strong>State</strong><br />

176<br />

VIC<br />

<strong>State</strong> <strong>Government</strong><br />

Region of Councils<br />

Federal Govt Agencies<br />

NGOs<br />

Private Sector<br />

Academic Institutions<br />

<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Government</strong> Assoc<br />

Figure 6.14 Level of collaboration of LGAs with other organisations<br />

Secondly, the difference in the level of collaboration/co-operation of LGAs with the state<br />

governments in Tasmania and Victoria in comparison to Queensland was significant<br />

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