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VAGO to investigate landfill levy
Following extensive lobbying by councils and the MAV, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office plans to assess whether the landfill levy system is being managed transparently andEnvironment; Finance; News -
Survey shows more investment needed in rural local roads
The 2017 local government community satisfaction survey results reinforce that greater Victorian Government support is needed to help councils maintain and upgrade the state’s localFinance; Infrastructure; Media releases; News; Transport -
National reconciliation week: Let's take the next steps
This National Reconciliation Week, Victorian councils will be celebrating the remarkable legacies of Indigenous Victorians with their local Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.Aboriginal affairs; Media releases; News -
Valuation reforms could lead to job losses and extra costs
The State Government’s rushed plan to centralise all property valuations within the Valuer-General’s office will have a range of unintended impacts on councils, including potentialFinance; Insurance; Media releases; News -
State property tax cash grab to leave councils short-changed
Councils could be hit with a $20 million additional cost every second year if the Victorian Government moves to annual property valuations.Finance; Infrastructure; Media releases; News -
MAV Insurance appeal successful
MAV Insurance has successfully appealed a Supreme Court decision that could have led to councils maintaining local nature strips to the standard of footpaths, savingFinance; Infrastructure; Insurance; News -
Funding win for kindergartens, but uncertainty remains
The MAV welcomes news that Victorian children can continue accessing 15 hours of kindergarten a week in 2018, but remains concerned about the long-term futureChildren and families; Early years; Finance; Media releases; News -
Federal budget restores vital grants indexation
The 2017/18 Federal Budget delivers on the government’s promise to restore indexation of Financial Assistance Grants, providing much-needed funding to Victorian councils.Finance; Governance; Media releases; News -
Wasted opportunity on landfill levy spending
The recent State Budget revealed that the government is draining landfill levy revenue to pay for projects unrelated to waste reduction or recycling.Environment; Finance; Media releases; News -
Budget supports safer communities, but has disappointments
Today’s State Budget includes significant funding that will help councils to deliver even more support to their communities, particularly young children and families, but alsoChildren and families; Early years; Emergency management; Environment; Finance; Gender equality; Maternal and child health; Media releases; News; Publications; Transport