Latest news and media releases
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Statement on funding support for communities devastated by bushfire
The State Government today announced $7.3 million in funding for three Victorian councils to coordinate and drive bushfire recovery efforts for their communities.Emergency management; Environment; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Make rates fairer for families & farmers
No system of taxation is perfect, but we can make it fairer. Victoria’s council rating system began in the mid-19th Century. Last month, councils acrossFinance; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial; Rates -
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 andMedia releases; News; Recycling -
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.Gender equality; 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 propertyGovernance; News -
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 allFinance; News; Rates -
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; Opinion Editorial; Technology -
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; Recycling -
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,Local Government Act 1989; 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 toArts and culture; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial