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26 September 2023

MAV statement on Premier Daniel Andrews

The Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, will be remembered as a leader of conviction and instrumental in social reform over his nine-year tenure.

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20 September 2023

Questions to be asked on planning scheme changes

Alongside today’s housing statement, the State Government has gazetted significant changes to all planning schemes.

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20 September 2023

First steps taken … let’s walk together

Councils are fully committed to addressing the current housing crisis in an effective and timely manner.

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14 September 2023

Changes afoot, but councils must remain autonomous

By Cr David Clark – President of the Municipal Association of Victoria

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18 August 2023

Better off with Betterment

After almost a year of campaigning, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is pleased to see the State and Federal Government coming together to deliver

Emergency management; Finance; Media releases; News
14 August 2023

Celebrating MAV Technology award winners

The Local Government sector has come together to celebrate councils utlising the latest advancements in technology to enhance their services to community at MAV Technology’s

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27 July 2023

Spring Street backrooms don’t equate to more transparency

For councils it is a relief to finally see IBAC’s Operation Sandon report released.

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21 July 2023

One year on, 24 Councils still waiting on Minister

One year after lodging an innovative planning scheme amendment with the State Government, twenty-four Victorian CASBE member councils are still waiting for a response from

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30 June 2023

Victorian communities miss out on disaster funding

In an extraordinary move, the Andrews Government has refused disaster funding from the Federal Government, leaving desperate communities to fend for themselves.

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7 June 2023

Older, Not Alone campaign to support older Victorians over the winter months

COTA Victoria, Seniors Rights Victoria, the Victorian Government, and the Municipal Association of Victoria have partnered for a new, winter-long campaign called Older, Not Alone.

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