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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.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.Governance; 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 toCOVID-19; Emergency 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 ofCOVID-19; Emergency management; News; Opinion Editorial; 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 increasedCOVID-19; Emergency 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 -
MAV Opinion Editorial - How the new Gender Equality Act will make communities safer and stronger
When it comes to achieving equality, there is often an assumption that things happen automatically once society becomes aware of the problem. However, evidence andGender equality; News; Opinion Editorial -
Statement on Container Deposit Scheme and four-bin system
The Municipal Association of Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) for the state.Environment; News; Recycling -
MAV Statement on City of Casey dismissal
The Minister for Local Government’s decision to dismiss Casey Council is the first step in the process of restoring community trust.Governance; News