Hybrid Neoliberalism: Implications for Sustainable Development

Claudia Baldwin; Graham Marshall; Helen Ross; Jim Cavaye; Janet Stephenson; Lyn Carter; Claire Freeman; Allan Curtis; Geoff Syme

doi:10.1080/08941920.2018.1556758

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Hybrid Neoliberalism: Implications for Sustainable Development

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Hybrid Neoliberalism: Implications for Sustainable Development

Claudia Baldwin, Graham Marshall, Helen Ross, Jim Cavaye, Janet Stephenson, Lyn Carter, Claire Freeman, Allan Curtis and Geoff Syme

Society & Natural Resources, Vol.32(5), pp.566-587

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2018.1556758

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coal seam gas

hybrid neoliberalism

offshore mining

Indigenous

water allocation

Neoliberalism is frequently blamed for challenges in achieving sustainable development; consequently some also question if sustainability is still a useful concept. Neoliberal influence on natural resource management has evolved over the last 30 years to a hybrid form that seeks to compensate for its negative social and environmental externalities. Through review of literature and critical analysis of three case studies of resource development in Australia and New Zealand, we argue that, in spite of modifications under hybrid approaches, neoliberalism still tests achievement of sustainability goals, due to privileging industry and shifting risk and costs to future generations, through inadequate regulation, neglect of public consultation, lack of transparency, and weak impact assessment. We suggest that while neoliberal approaches bring both benefits and disadvantages, sustainability principles must continue to be kept at the forefront of legislation, regulation and management.

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Title: Hybrid Neoliberalism: Implications for Sustainable Development
Authors: Claudia Baldwin (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social Sciences
Graham Marshall (Author) - University of New England
Helen Ross (Author) - University of Queensland
Jim Cavaye (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Janet Stephenson (Author) - University of Otago, New Zealand
Lyn Carter (Author) - University of Otago, New Zealand
Claire Freeman (Author) - University of Otago, New Zealand
Allan Curtis (Author) - Charles Sturt University
Geoff Syme (Author) - Edith Cowan University
Publication details: Society & Natural Resources, Vol.32(5), pp.566-587
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1080/08941920.2018.1556758
ISSN: 0894-1920; 1521-0723
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451383302621
Output Type: Journal article

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