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President and Board election results
City of Whittlesea Councillor Mary Lalios is the first woman to be popularly elected as MAV President for a full two-year term.Governance; Media releases; News -
Yarra River protection
The Victorian Government has released the report of the Yarra River Protection Ministerial Advisory Committee and its response, following a consultation process held last year.Environment; News -
Pets in Crisis program
The MAV is pleased to be supporting a new ‘Pets in Crisis’ partnership program focussing on helping women and children escape family violence – withEnvironment; Gender equality; News -
Sign the petition to stop kinder funding cuts
The MAV is urging communities to sign a petition calling on the Federal Turnbull Government to continue funding kindergartens, so Victorian children don’t lose fiveChildren and families; Early years; Finance; Media releases; News -
Kinder campaign
The State Government has launched a petition urging the Federal Government to continue funding its share of 15 hours kindergarten – estimated at $100 millionChildren and families; Early years; News -
MAV President and Board nominations
Nominations for the 2017 MAV President and Board elections have closed with five councillors contesting the presidency.Governance; Media releases; News -
MAV elections and presidential candidate forums
The election for both MAV President and regional Board members will be held on Friday 3 March, with nominations opening on Tuesday 24 January andEvents; Governance; News -
Kinder funding campaign
The MAV is increasing its advocacy efforts to ensure the Federal Government includes its share of funding for 15 hours kindergarten in the 2017/18 MayChildren and families; Early years; Finance; News -
2016 year in review
2016 has been another great year for the MAV in its role supporting innovative and business-as-usual campaigns, advocacy, training and advice to our members.Governance; News -
Rate cap double standard sets councils on path to service cuts
The State has ignored warnings from councils, the MAV, a Parliamentary Inquiry, the Auditor General and irrefutable evidence from independent assessments of rate cap regimesFinance; Media releases; News