News and media releases
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Survey reveals councillor election motivations
A Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) survey of successfully elected councillors has revealed the most common reasons that motivated them to stand for council andGovernance; Media releases; News -
MAV response to rate capping report
The Environment and Planning Standing Committee of the Victorian Parliament has released its second report on its Inquiry into Rate Capping.Finance; Media releases; News; Publications; Rates -
MAV response to ESC rate cap variation decisions
The ESC has just released its decision on rate cap variations sought by nine municipalities.Finance; Media releases; News; Rates -
Don't stand back - stand for council
Passionate community members who want to have a greater say in future decisions at the local level should consider standing for council at the 22Governance; Media releases; News -
Stand for Council campaign launch
The MAV has invited governance and communications staff from member councils to the launch of our Stand for Council campaign on 5 May.Governance; Media releases; News -
Inquiry told cap on rates will hurt those who can least afford it
With rate capping only a few months away, the MAV has made it clear that communities will be negatively impacted.Finance; News; Rates -
Councils look to reverse State cost shifting
With 75 per cent of Victorian councils committed to the State Government's 2.5 per cent rate cap, tough conversations with communities are occurring so councilsFinance; Media releases; News; Rates -
Rate cap = Short term gain + longer term pain
Council rates linked to the Consumer Price Index may seem like a win for ratepayers, but could deliver a sting in the tail when theFinance; Infrastructure; Media releases; News; Rates -
Rate capping report released
The Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee has released its first report into the State Government’s rate capping policy.Finance; News; Rates -
Rate capping passed in Victorian Parliament
Last week the Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill was passed in Victorian Parliament without amendment. It was disappointing that the Bill received unanimousFinance; News; Rates