News and media releases

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27 June 2018

Equal access to local services needed for all Victorians

In the lead up to the November state election, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on political parties and candidates to commit to

Ageing; Children and families; Media releases; News
19 June 2018

Parliament urged to oppose reforms that will hurt communities

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on political parties to oppose four elements of the Local Government Bill when the reforms are debated

Finance; Governance; Local Government Act 1989; News
17 May 2018

Councils seek action to improve the economy and liveability

Victorian councils are calling on all political parties to commit to 42 actions ahead of the November state election that will grow Victoria’s economy, improve

Finance; Governance; Media releases; News
29 March 2018

Kindergarten funding progress update

Whilst the extension of funding under the National Partnership for Universal Access to Early Childhood Education is secured until the end of 2019, MAV advocacy

Children and families; Early years; News
21 March 2018

MAV response: Local Government Bill Exposure Draft

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) response to the Local Government Bill exposure draft has welcomed many of the proposed reforms, but also raised a

Governance; Local Government Act 1989; Media releases; News
16 February 2018

Recycling storm to have costs of living impacts

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is warning that China’s ban on certain types of recycling material could see all Victorians facing a rate increase

Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling
6 February 2018

15 hours kindergarten funding secured till 2019

The Turnbull Government has announced funding for Victorian children to receive early childhood education through to 2019, with $440 million nationally for 15 hours kindergarten

Children and families; Early years; Media releases; News
7 September 2017

MAV presents at rate capping inquiry hearing

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has told a Parliamentary inquiry that a reduction in State and Federal Government funding combined with the two per

Finance; Media releases; News; Rates
9 June 2017

VAGO to investigate landfill levy

Following extensive lobbying by councils and the MAV, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office plans to assess whether the landfill levy system is being managed transparently and

Environment; Finance; News
10 May 2017

Funding win for kindergartens, but uncertainty remains

The MAV welcomes news that Victorian children can continue accessing 15 hours of kindergarten a week in 2018, but remains concerned about the long-term future

Children and families; Early years; Finance; Media releases; News

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