News and media releases

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20 March 2019

Action to progress cladding solutions welcomed

The MAV and councils have welcomed the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) being appointed as the responsible authority for 283 higher-risk buildings with combustible cladding.

News; Planning and building; Public health
19 March 2019

Finalists for the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence Announced

Our independent judges have advised us that the finalists for the Victorian Categories of the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence have been decided.

Events; News; Technology
15 March 2019

Royal Commission into Aged Care and Quality

The MAV will present to the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Quality on Tuesday, 19 March.

Ageing; News
8 March 2019

More Powerful Together: Local Government Collaborates

Councils in Victoria have come together to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day (IWD).

Gender equality; Media releases; News
7 March 2019

Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan launched

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has launched a Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan, which sets out five key actions each level of government should

Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling
4 March 2019

MAV President and Board Election results

Councillor Coral Ross from the City of Boroondara has been elected President of the MAV for the next two years.

Governance; Media releases; News; Presidents update
25 February 2019

MAV Opinion Editorial - Recycling crisis: State and National leadership and action urgently needed

Last February, China’s ‘National Sword’ policy to restrict imports of some recyclables set off a chain reaction that exposed how vulnerable our recycling system is.

Environment; News; Opinion Editorial; Recycling
15 February 2019

Recycling industry volatility continues

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling for consideration to be given to greater State Government oversight of the recycling industry amid today’s notice

Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling
14 February 2019

Celebrate Library Lovers Day: Embrace a Life of Books

Today is Library Lovers Day and councils in Victoria are celebrating books, libraries and the staff who help to sustain local communities with a wide

Arts and culture; Libraries; Media releases; News
11 February 2019

MAV President and Board nominations

Nominations for the 2019 MAV President and Board elections have closed with four councillors contesting the presidency. Candidates are listed below in ballot paper order.

Governance; Media releases; News

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