News and media releases
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Delivery curfews are not impacting supermarket stock
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) says Victorian councils are working closely with the State government, supermarkets, transport companies and the community to address increasedCOVID-19; Emergency management; Media releases; News; Public health -
MAV Statement on Whittlesea City Council Dismissal
The State Government’s decision following the report of the independent monitor is an opportunity for Whittlesea Council to start the process of rebuilding trust withGovernance; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - How the new Gender Equality Act will make communities safer and stronger
When it comes to achieving equality, there is often an assumption that things happen automatically once society becomes aware of the problem. However, evidence andGender equality; News; Opinion Editorial -
Statement on Container Deposit Scheme and four-bin system
The Municipal Association of Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) for the state.Environment; News; Recycling -
MAV Statement on City of Casey dismissal
The Minister for Local Government’s decision to dismiss Casey Council is the first step in the process of restoring community trust.Governance; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - It's time Victorians got waste wise, otherwise our future is just rubbish
For too long, waste has been a problem we start thinking about when choosing which bin to put something in. As the level of governmentEnvironment; News; Opinion Editorial; Recycling -
Local government recognised in Australia Day Honours List
We would like to offer our sincere congratulations to the individuals recognised in the Australia Day 2020 Honours List for their work in Victorian localGender equality; News -
New disaster response human resource sharing database
To streamline the process for inter-council human resource sharing during this and future emergencies, the MAV has established an online Human Resource Sharing Database.Emergency management; News -
Statement on funding support for communities devastated by bushfire
The State Government today announced $7.3 million in funding for three Victorian councils to coordinate and drive bushfire recovery efforts for their communities.Emergency management; Environment; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Make rates fairer for families & farmers
No system of taxation is perfect, but we can make it fairer. Victoria’s council rating system began in the mid-19th Century. Last month, councils acrossFinance; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial; Rates