News and media releases

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30 April 2020

Councils and COVID-19

Victoria’s 79 councils are playing an important role in working with their communities and the State Government in responding to COVID-19.

COVID-19; Emergency management; News; Public health
23 April 2020

MAV welcomes legislative changes to enable councils to meet electronically

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomes the passing of legislation today that enables council meetings to be conducted electronically.

Governance; News
16 April 2020

COVID-19 update for MAV key stakeholders

In order to protect the MAV workforce and support social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, MAV staff and contractors have been asked to

COVID-19; Emergency management; News; Public health
6 April 2020

MAV Opinion Editorial - How councils are supporting their communities through coronavirus

What an extraordinary and challenging year it has been for Victorian communities so far. First, the bushfires that did so much damage to parts of

COVID-19; Emergency management; News; Opinion Editorial; Public health
24 March 2020

Council meeting changes needed to protect community

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently make changes to council meeting requirements to enable meetings to take

Governance; Media releases; News
20 March 2020

Delivery curfews are not impacting supermarket stock

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) says Victorian councils are working closely with the State government, supermarkets, transport companies and the community to address increased

COVID-19; Emergency management; Media releases; News; Public health
17 March 2020

MAV Statement on Whittlesea City Council Dismissal

The State Government’s decision following the report of the independent monitor is an opportunity for Whittlesea Council to start the process of rebuilding trust with

Governance; News
13 March 2020

MAV Opinion Editorial - How the new Gender Equality Act will make communities safer and stronger

When it comes to achieving equality, there is often an assumption that things happen automatically once society becomes aware of the problem. However, evidence and

Gender equality; News; Opinion Editorial
24 February 2020

Statement on Container Deposit Scheme and four-bin system

The Municipal Association of Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) for the state.

Environment; News; Recycling
18 February 2020

MAV Statement on City of Casey dismissal

The Minister for Local Government’s decision to dismiss Casey Council is the first step in the process of restoring community trust.

Governance; News

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