News and media releases
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Statement from the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is disappointed by the announcement by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP, of the VictorianCOVID-19; Local Government Elections; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - The link between the arts and wellbeing
Arts and culture are an important part of our physical, mental and social wellbeing. With the close connection councils have to their communities, they knowArts and culture; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial -
Call it Out: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Victoria
Research tells us that violence often spikes in times of disasters. Imagine being isolated and forced to stay home with an abusive partner. The starkGender equality; Media releases; News -
MAV renews call for State Government to defer local government elections
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is once again calling on the State Government to defer this year’s council elections due to the ongoing negativeCOVID-19; Local Government Elections; Media releases; News; Public health -
How councils are helping to feed people who don’t know where their next meal is coming from
Being able to feed yourself and your family is a fundamental human right.Children and families; COVID-19; Emergency management; Home and community care; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - An invitation to women: Stand for council, stand for community, stand for change
For women’s voices to be heard, they must be represented in every part of society, up to the highest levels of power.Gender equality; Local Government Elections; News; Opinion Editorial; Presidents update -
Welcome to the new Local Government Minister, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) extends its congratulations to the newly-appointed Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shaun Leane MP and looks forward toMedia releases; News -
MAV and Local Government support artists
Local Government is committed to the creative sector and supports all art forms at all levels across the State.Arts and culture; News -
Victorian local government recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
The Municipal Association of Victoria extends its congratulations and thanks to all current and former Victorian local government recipients of this year’s Queen’s Birthday HonoursMedia releases; News -
Councils support COAG call for long-term preschool funding
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) supports the call from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to lock in long-term funding for kindergartens.Children and families; Early years; News