Latest news and media releases
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Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service continues to operate
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is reassuring young families that all Victorian councils’ Maternal and Child Health Services continue to operate during the ongoingEarly years; Maternal and child health; Media releases; News -
Election announcement disappointing
The Victorian Government’s decision to go ahead with the general council elections this year is disappointing, says the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV).Coronavirus - COVID-19; Local Government Elections; Media releases; News -
Treasurer leaves council staff high and dry
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) says the Victorian Government’s announcement today that council workers will be ineligible for State funding assistance for public sectorNews -
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.Coronavirus - COVID-19; Emergency management; News; Public health -
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.News -
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 toEmergency management; News; Public health -
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 ofCoronavirus - COVID-19; Emergency management; News; Public health -
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 takeGovernance; Media releases; News -
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 increasedEmergency management; Media releases; News; Public health -
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 withGovernance; News