DLGLM1003 Public Finance and Budgeting
This unit examines the importance of public finance and the use of budgeting techniques as a means of controlling revenue and expenses in local government, aiming to discover the most economic, efficient and effective way to allocate resources to accomplish objectives. Students will gain an understanding of key theoretical frameworks, concepts and practical approaches of modern public sector finance and budgeting; identify sources of funding, prioritising expenditures; and assess what financial concepts can be used to evaluate and manage projects.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $2,124
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.