Special Report: Community consultation

People power is an increasingly influential component in the decision making process with regard to major projects in Western Australia. Alison Birrane reports on community consultation and the tussle over public involvement in industry and government decisions.

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Big picture vision

By Alison Birrane

COMMUNITY consultation could prove the key to solving the war of words on contentious community development projects.

18 May 2004

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Meeting a demand

By Alison Birrane

ON the back of major developments in the resources and property sectors, and a surging State economy that’s driving infrastructure projects, community consultants in Western Australia have been enjoying an increased demand for their services.

18 May 2004

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Balancing pain and gain

By Alison Birrane

MAJOR projects based on heavy industry have always proved a sticking point within local communities, particularly when they are located in a sensitive environment.

18 May 2004

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Early consultation pays off

By Alison Birrane

THE growing number of communities forming action groups and taking their anger over coastal development to the streets may cause some to question the value of community consultation.

18 May 2004

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