News and media releases

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20 March 2020

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 increased

COVID-19; Emergency management; Media releases; News; Public health
17 March 2020

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 with

Governance; News
13 March 2020

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 and

Gender equality; News; Opinion Editorial
24 February 2020

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
18 February 2020

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
10 February 2020

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 government

Environment; News; Opinion Editorial; Recycling
28 January 2020

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 local

Gender equality; News
17 January 2020

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
14 January 2020

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
9 December 2019

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 across

Finance; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial; Rates

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