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by Lachlan D Johnson
This paper sets out an argument for local governments in Australia to encourage and foster more innovation for the benefit of their local communities. The paper covers the basic drivers and barriers to innovation in the public service and in the unique context of a local government authority. It also examines how local governments across Canada and the USA have successfully developed innovations using technology and considers what lessons these experiences provide for local governments in Victoria.