News and media releases
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Welcome to the new Local Government Minister, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) extends its congratulations to the newly-appointed Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shaun Leane MP and looks forward toMedia releases; News -
MAV and Local Government support artists
Local Government is committed to the creative sector and supports all art forms at all levels across the State.Arts and culture; News -
Victorian local government recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
The Municipal Association of Victoria extends its congratulations and thanks to all current and former Victorian local government recipients of this year’s Queen’s Birthday HonoursMedia releases; News -
Councils support COAG call for long-term preschool funding
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) supports the call from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to lock in long-term funding for kindergartens.Children and families; Early years; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial – Family Violence Support
Living, working and socialising from home has become our new normal, but for some of us, home is not the safe haven it should be.Gender equality; News; Opinion Editorial -
Councils welcome Federal funding boost for local government
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to funding the vital work councils do to deliver priority local road and communityMedia releases; News -
Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service continues to operate
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is reassuring young families that all Victorian councils’ Maternal and Child Health Services continue to operate during the ongoingCOVID-19; Early years; Maternal and child health; Media releases; News -
Election announcement disappointing
The Victorian Government’s decision to go ahead with the general council elections this year is disappointing, says the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV).Local Government Elections; Media releases; News -
Treasurer leaves council staff high and dry
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) says the Victorian Government’s announcement today that council workers will be ineligible for State funding assistance for public sectorCOVID-19; News -
Councils and COVID-19
Victoria’s 79 councils are playing an important role in working with their communities and the State Government in responding to COVID-19.COVID-19; Emergency management; News; Public health