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• What we do
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    • Climate change and environment
      • Melbourne urban stormwater institutional arrangements review
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      • Gambling
        • Gambling Regulation Act 2003
        • Alliance for gambling reform
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        • Presentation of gambling research reports
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      • Diversity & inclusion
        • Victorian Local Government Multicultural Issues Network
      • Disability
        • Disability Work Experience Project
        • National Disability Insurance Scheme
        • Increasing employment and civic participation
      • Family Violence Prevention
        • MAV Gender Equality and Preventing Family Violence and all forms of Violence Against Women Network
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        • Local Government Guide for Preventing Family Violence and All Forms of Violence Against Women
        • Free From Violence Grants Program
        • Family Violence Prevention Resources
          • Case Study: Ballarat City Council
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          • Case Study: Melton City Council
          • Case Study: Mildura Rural City Council
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          • Case Study: Murrindindi Shire Council
          • Case Study: Nillumbik Shire Council
          • Case Study: Wangaratta Rural City Council
          • Case Study: Yarra Ranges Shire Council
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      • Gender equality
        • Gender Equality Act 2020
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        • Victorian local government women's charter
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  • Sector development
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    • 2024 State Council
    • 2024 MAV Technology ICT Leadership Summit
    • 2023 Annual Conference
    • 2023 Councillor Service Awards
    • 2023 State Council
    • 2023 Free From Violence Local Government Forum
  • Councillor Professional Development Program
    • Current professional development opportunities
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  • Publications
    • MAV Strategic Plan - Shaping Our Future
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    • Local Government in Victoria - An introduction for Members of Parliament
  • Campaigns
    • The Future is Local: MAV State Election Campaign 2026
    • The Future is Local
    • Make Good Happen - A Unified Voice for Victorian Councils
    • Planning reform campaign
    • Transport Advocacy
    • Previous campaigns
      • Defined benefit superannuation
      • Federal Election 2016
      • Funding regional communities 2014
        • Country Roads and Bridges Program
        • Local Government Infrastructure Program
        • Putting Locals First Program
      • Kindergarten funding
      • Library funding
      • Pokies reform
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      • Rescue our Recycling
      • State Election 2018
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        • Economically sound councils
        • Healthy, diverse and thriving communities
        • Well-planned, connected and resilient built environment
        • Changing climate and a circular economy
        • Sector capability and good governance
        • Effective and responsive MAV
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• MAVlab
  • Futures of Local Government Innovation
    • MAVlab Innovation Associates Network
    • MAVlab Innovation Awards
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      • Award Partners
      • Prizes and Recognition
      • Awards Celebration
      • 2025 Finalists and Winners
      • MAV Innovation Events Partner Showcase
    • MAVlab Innovation Case Study Library
  • Active Democracy & Engagement
    • Disinformation in the City
    • Community Connections - Innovation Research Project
  • Risk Infrastructure & Resilience
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    • Advancing AI Innovation in Local Government
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