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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 -
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; 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 -
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 -
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 -
Rate capping report released
The Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee has released its first report into the State Government’s rate capping policy.Finance; News -
Rate capping passed in Victorian Parliament
Last week the Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill was passed in Victorian Parliament without amendment. It was disappointing that the Bill received unanimousFinance; News -
State landfill levies - what a waste!
Councils and landfill operators are due to collect almost $175 million in State landfill levies this year, yet much of the money collected in previousNews -
Rate Capping Legislation
The Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill 2015 provides substantial autonomy to the Minister for Local Government to establish the detailed features of theFinance; News