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Councils not banning books or toys
Cr Mary Lalios, President of the Municipal Association of Victoria confirmed that no books or toys would be banned as a result of work byEarly years; Gender equality; Libraries; News -
Councils seek action to improve the economy and liveability
Victorian councils are calling on all political parties to commit to 42 actions ahead of the November state election that will grow Victoria’s economy, improveFinance; Governance; Media releases; News -
MAV appoints experienced leader Kerry Thompson to CEO role
The Board of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has appointed experienced local and State Government executive Kerry Thompson to the role of Chief ExecutiveGovernance; Media releases; News -
National local government awards celebrate innovation
As part of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) ‘Reinvent.LGov’ conference, three Victorian councils were awarded for their innovation via an inclusive voting process byEvents; Media releases; News; Technology -
Big infrastructure budget, but falls short on recycling action
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomed the Budget’s big spend on State and local infrastructure which will help councils to continue providing services andChildren and families; Early years; Environment; Finance; Gender equality; Infrastructure; Maternal and child health; Media releases; News; Recycling; Transport -
Environment Ministers’ statement must be backed with investment and action
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed commitments from Commonwealth and State Environment Ministers to address the current recycling challenges.Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
Census sheds light on profile of Victorian local leaders
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has released the results of the 2017 MAV Councillor Census.Media releases; News; Professional development, training; Publications -
Kindergarten funding progress update
Whilst the extension of funding under the National Partnership for Universal Access to Early Childhood Education is secured until the end of 2019, MAV advocacyChildren and families; Early years; News -
MAV Technology awards councils for innovation
As part of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) ‘Transformers’ Technology Conference in Geelong, councils were recognised for their innovation at the Technology Awards forEvents; Media releases; News; Technology -
MAV response: Local Government Bill Exposure Draft
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) response to the Local Government Bill exposure draft has welcomed many of the proposed reforms, but also raised aGovernance; Local Government Act 1989; Media releases; News