The document discusses the Inter-State Commission which existed in Australia from 1912-1950 and again from 1983-1989 to provide advice on issues between states. It also discusses an inquiry into the efficiency dividend which found that smaller agencies have poorer economies of scale, less discretion over operations, and fewer opportunities to propose new policies to increase funding. The document provides links to various images and articles on topics like knowing your environment, returning on investment, and librarian confessions.

1. Survival: hard decisions in hard times

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Inter-State Commission
• Section 101 of the Constitution of Australia
provides that "[t]here shall be an Inter-
State Commission
• 1912-50
• 1983-89.

3. Inquiry into the... efficiency dividend
• the system favours larger agencies
• (small agencies) usually has a technical,
precisely defined function that gives them
reduced discretion over…their operations.
• they have poorer economies of scale.
• they have fewer opportunities to top up
their funding through new policy proposals
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http://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/house_of_representatives_committees?url=jcpaa/efficdiv/report.htm#

4. 1. Know your environment
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http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3478665

5. 2. Focus on your contribution
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https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6079/6094045226_8ce6664391_z.jpg

6. 3. Return on investment
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cambodia4kidsorg/3085209738/in/photostream/
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7. 4. Proactive, anticipate change,
assess, review, seek advice
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8. 5. Every communication is important
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/cambodia4kidsorg/3085209738/

9. 9
http://pixabay.com/en/penguins-falling-jumping-cliff-155808/

10. Librarians confess their darkest secrets
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http://www.boredpanda.org/librarian-shaming-confessions/