A review of new public financial management change in Australia

Guthrie, J., Parker, L. and English, L. M. (2003) A review of new public financial management change in Australia. Australian Accounting Review, 13(30), pp. 3-9. (doi: 10.1111/j.1835-2561.2003.tb00393.x)

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Abstract

The Australian public sector, like many in other Western democratic countries, has in past decades undergone fundamental reform of its structure, processes and underlying ideology. Our objective is to document the key features of the transformation and the influences that appear to have been at work, and to trace changes in the continuing reform of public-sector financial management. In doing so we focus on the emerging debates over the implementation of financial management reforms and increasing public disquiet over many aspects of these reforms. The main focus is on the national level of government in Australia; however, we also draw on state government examples.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Parker, Professor Lee
Authors: Guthrie, J., Parker, L., and English, L. M.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance
Journal Name:Australian Accounting Review
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1035-6908
ISSN (Online):1835-2561
Published Online:11 August 2009

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