News and media releases
Get to know the issues facing local government by reading our recent news items.
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Information is key for council election candidates
People interested in standing for council should engage with key community leaders, according to results from a new Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) survey.Governance; Media releases; News -
Rate capping – what the Government didn’t tell you
While most Victorian councils have confirmed their intention to not raise rates above the State’s 2.5 per cent rate cap from 1 July, the GovernmentFinance; Media releases; News; Rates -
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