News and media releases

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28 November 2019

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 and

Media releases; News; Recycling
25 November 2019

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
21 November 2019

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 property

Governance; News
6 November 2019

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 all

Finance; News; Rates
10 September 2019

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 supported

News; Opinion Editorial; Technology
13 August 2019

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 funding

News; Recycling
12 August 2019

Councils seek deferral of new Local Government Bill reforms

The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) submission on proposed new Local Government Bill reforms has expressed concern about the State’s process and lack of detail,

Local Government Act 1989; News
5 August 2019

MAV Opinion Editorial - Arts and culture delivering growth for our regions

Victoria’s creative industries are important to communities. Spanning arts, culture, screen, music, design, fashion, publishing and more – collectively these industries contribute $31 billion to

Arts and culture; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial
15 July 2019

Reiterating the roadmap to rescue our recycling system

The latest challenges facing SKM again highlight the ongoing vulnerability of Victoria’s recycling industry, which has faced three crises in the past 18 months.

Environment; News; Recycling
15 July 2019

MAV response to SKM recycling story

Cr Coral Ross, MAV President said one of the critical actions identified in our Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan is greater oversight of the recycling

News; Recycling

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