News and media releases
Get to know the issues facing local government by reading our recent news items.
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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 -
Response to recycling & waste Parliamentary inquiry report
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry report on recycling and waste management, noting strong alignment between the recommendations andMedia releases; News; Recycling -
Respect Women: Call it Out campaign launched
Victorians are encouraged to call out sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women in a state-wide campaign from 25 November to 10 December.Gender equality; News -
IBAC public hearings about Operation Sandon
The current public hearings by the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) have raised some serious allegations concerning councillor conduct in relation to planning and propertyGovernance; News -
Council rates need reform to deliver fairness & equity
The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) submission to the Victorian Government rates review has called for system reforms to improve fairness and equity for allFinance; News; Rates -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Digital transformation creating new opportunities
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace. It is essential for the liveability of rural and regional Victoria that governments, businesses and communities are supportedNews; Opinion Editorial; Technology -
Funding welcomed as first step to fix the recycling crisis
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s $6.6 million support package for councils over four months, as well as additional fundingNews; Recycling