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Response to recycling & waste Parliamentary inquiry report
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry report on recycling and waste management, noting strong alignment between the recommendations andNews -
Respect Women: Call it Out campaign launched
Victorians are encouraged to call out sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women in a state-wide campaign from 25 November to 10 December.News -
IBAC public hearings about Operation Sandon
The current public hearings by the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) have raised some serious allegations concerning councillor conduct in relation to planning and propertyNews -
Council rates need reform to deliver fairness & equity
The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) submission to the Victorian Government rates review has called for system reforms to improve fairness and equity for allNews -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Digital transformation creating new opportunities
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace. It is essential for the liveability of rural and regional Victoria that governments, businesses and communities are supportedNews -
Funding welcomed as first step to fix the recycling crisis
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s $6.6 million support package for councils over four months, as well as additional fundingNews -
Councils seek deferral of new Local Government Bill reforms
The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) submission on proposed new Local Government Bill reforms has expressed concern about the State’s process and lack of detail,News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Arts and culture delivering growth for our regions
Victoria’s creative industries are important to communities. Spanning arts, culture, screen, music, design, fashion, publishing and more – collectively these industries contribute $31 billion toNews -
Reiterating the roadmap to rescue our recycling system
The latest challenges facing SKM again highlight the ongoing vulnerability of Victoria’s recycling industry, which has faced three crises in the past 18 months.News -
MAV response to SKM recycling story
Cr Coral Ross, MAV President said one of the critical actions identified in our Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan is greater oversight of the recyclingNews