Policy & advocacy

We initiate policy development and advice to councils, and advocate local government interests across a broad range of council areas of responsibility.

We establish networks of council working groups and committees to inform our policy work, and have Board Advisory Committees.

We produce submissions and reports on behalf of the local government sector, and publish a range of information and resources to build the capacity of councils and support their delivery of services to local communities.

We also work closely with other levels of government to establish productive partnership agreements where local government has a shared service delivery responsibility.

We have developed a policy framework that documents key policy positions across several areas:

• MAV Policy Framework (PDF - 4.6MB)
• MAV Policy Framework (Word - 3.25MB)

Further information

• Emergency management
• Environment & water
• Planning & building
• Public health & safety
• Social & affordable housing
• Social planning & community services
• Transport & infrastructure
• Campaigns

Find out more

• Our networks
• Governance & legislation – see our advice and interpretation
• Our submissions
• Our partnership agreements
• Sector development projects and initiatives