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VLGA Local Government Bill (2020) Update

Date: 19 Mar 2020
Category: VLGA Discuss

The Local Government Bill (2019) has formally passed the Victorian Assembly (lower house) on 17 March 2020 formally ratifying amendments made in the upper house. The Bill is expected to receive its Royal Assent on 24 March where it will then become law.

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VLGA COVID-19 Update

Date: 19 Mar 2020
Category: Media

Given the exceptional circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the VLGA is taking measures to ensure the safety of our members and staff.

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Local Government Bill Passes the Upper House, with Amendments

Date: 12 Mar 2020
Category: Media

The VLGA acknowledges and appreciates the work undertaken by the government and Local Government Victoria in engaging and consulting with peak bodies and councils in the development of the new Act.

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Gender Equality Act – A Positive Step Towards Equity

Date: 24 Feb 2020
Category: Media

Gender Equality Act – A Positive Step Towards Equity

The VLGA welcomes the new Gender Equality Act – the first of its kind in Australia.

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Public Trust is Earned Through Good Governance

Date: 18 Feb 2020
Category: Media

Public Trust is Earned Through Good Governance

 

The VLGA notes the difficult decision made by the state government to introduce a Bill in Parliament today to dismiss the council at the City of Casey.

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HART Awards 2020 Nominations Open

Date: 17 Feb 2020
Category: Media

HART Awards 2020 Call for Nominations

Nominations now open

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Devastating Bush fires Across the Nation

Date: 07 Jan 2020
Category: Media

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ALL COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY THE DEVASTATING FIRES ACROSS the NATION

The impact on communities in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and South Australia from the current bush fires is dire.

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Action on Gender Equality Must Be Front and Centre for Victorian Councils

Date: 04 Dec 2019
Category: Media

The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) welcomes the Gender Equality Bill2019, introduced to the Victorian Parliament on 26 November 2019.

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Inquiry into Recycling & Waste Management VLGA Submission & Response

Date: 04 Dec 2019
Category: Media

The VLGA is pleased that the final report into the state's waste management and recycling has adopted many recommendations called for in our original submission.

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Call it Out: 38 per cent is not representative

Date: 28 Nov 2019
Category: Media

Throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence for 2019, Respect Victoria is encouraging Victorians to call out behaviour that contributes to gender-based violence.

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