News and media releases
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Wins and losses for local communities in State budget
The 23-24 State budget includes some wins for local government, yet challenges remain for the delivery of council services cost shared with the State Government.News -
Local government come together to protect democracy
About 100 representatives from councils across the state came together today to discuss the rising levels of unpredictable and disruptive behaviour at council meetings overMedia releases; News -
Communities to benefit from councils’ Guide to Prevent Family Violence
This week the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), in partnership with the Victorian Government has released The local government guide for preventing family violence andMedia releases; News -
Stable budget, but more needed
The Albanese Government has been cooperative in working to understand the challenges of local government since it came to office in 2022, and while councilsNews -
Inquiry must find balance for councils amid cost shifting
Councils work tirelessly to balance costs and service provision for their communities, with a far lower tax take than other levels of government. That’s whyNews -
Protecting people, protecting democracy
Statement from MAV President Cr David Clark: Anyone from any community can participate in decision making at their local council. It’s what makes local governmentNews -
Transparency must stay in planning system
Statement from MAV President Cr David Clark: Planning should be about building and growing communities, not lining developers’ pockets. Any move by the State GovernmentNews -
Reforming infrastructure contributions critical
Victorian councils are key players in the development and delivery of housing diversity and choice. After Infrastructure Victoria (IV) released its Our Homes Choices report,News -
Steps forward on building reform, but challenges remain
Meaningful progress, but there’s plenty more to do. That’s how the Municipal Association of Victoria has described this week’s announcements on critical building reform.News -
MAV President and board elected for next two years
Cr David Clark has been re-elected as President of the Municipal Association of Victoria, alongside 10 board directors, after the MAV board election results wereMedia releases; News