Community Consultation Processes
Examining the processes councils use to gather public opinion before making major changes.
Key Questions
- Analyze various methods local councils use for community consultation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different consultation strategies in gathering diverse opinions.
- Design a simple consultation plan for a hypothetical local issue.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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