Latest news and media releases
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16 days of activism: Victorian councils initiate collective action against gender-based violence
Councils all over Victoria will join the State Government in collective action to prevent violence against women and girls as part of a 16-day globalGender equality; Media releases; News -
Centralised property valuations to save council costs
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) believes the Victorian Government has listened to the many concerns of councils in reformulating its annual land valuation proposal,Infrastructure; Media releases; News -
MAV workers' compensation scheme to commence
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) workers’ compensation self-insurance scheme for local government employers commences on 1 November.Media releases; News; WorkCare -
It's time to get to know the Greater Geelong candidates
As ballot papers for the Greater Geelong City Council election are mailed out this week, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is encouraging residents toGovernance; Media releases; News -
Mornington Peninsula Shire enters into enforceable undertaking with Worksafe
Following a serious incident to an infant at one of its health centres in 2015, Mornington Peninsula Shire has taken measures to improve health andNews; WorkCare -
'Council Watch' survey should not overshadow great work of councils
The Herald Sun’s ‘Council Watch’ survey of just a few hundred people was nothing more than a cheap shot at councils, who work hard everyGovernance; Media releases; News -
Campaign begins for 53 Greater Geelong residents
Following the close of nominations for the Greater Geelong City Council election yesterday, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) encourages the 53 candidates to understandGovernance; Media releases; News -
MAV presents at rate capping inquiry hearing
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has told a Parliamentary inquiry that a reduction in State and Federal Government funding combined with the two perFinance; Media releases; News -
MAV disappointed by Central Goldfields Council dismissal
The Minister for Local Government’s decision to sack Central Goldfields Shire Council is disappointing and will leave the community without elected local representation.Governance; Media releases; News -
Learn what it takes to transition from citizen to councillor
The Municipal Association of Victoria encourages any community members thinking about standing in the City of Greater Geelong council election to attend one of ourGovernance; Media releases; News