DLGLM1005 Planning and Economic Development
Planning plays an important role in the economic development of local communities. Good planning ensures transparency and accountability to local communities and other tiers of government to demonstrate how money has been spent and the quality of services delivered. Economic development aims to improve a local community¿s economic growth, economic well-being, and quality of life. Economic development entails a variety of activities including those designed to attract, create, and retain jobs, attract new projects and investment, all of which help grow a municipality¿s rate-paying base. Successful economic development is a collaborative effort between industry, local government, and a variety of community stakeholders. In undertaking this unit, students will gain an understanding of the primary roles, theories, and practices applicable to planning and economic development in the context of local government. Students will gain a better understanding and be able to identify the local resources, ideas and skills that are required to stimulate economic growth and development. In developing an appreciation of the fundamentals for planning and economic development, students will understand the need for a vision and framework when developing strategies, and the need for effective collaboration with community and stakeholders to achieve sustainable economic, environmental, heritage and social development outcomes.
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.