News and media releases

Get to know the issues facing local government by reading our recent news items.

5 August 2016

Rate capping advocacy

This week the MAV met with Peter Brown who has been commissioned by the Essential Services Commission to undertake an independent review of its rate

Finance; News; Rates
18 July 2016

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
30 June 2016

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 Government

Finance; Media releases; News; Rates
28 June 2016

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 and

Governance; Media releases; News
7 June 2016

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
31 May 2016

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
5 May 2016

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 22

Governance; Media releases; News
22 April 2016

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
10 March 2016

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
15 February 2016

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 councils

Finance; Media releases; News; Rates

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