Our Story

The Victorian Local Governance Association was established in August 1994 as a community and local government response to the silencing of community voices following the forced amalgamations of councils by the former Kennett state government.

The formation of the VLGA stemmed from the need to restore democracy at a local level. The founding members of the VLGA included Glenyys Romanes, Liana Thompson, Lyn Allison, Mike Hill, and Tim Costello.

The VLGA was incorporated as an association in 1995 and has been advocating for democracy and democratic governance ever since.

Beginning as an advocacy and advice body, the VLGA has developed into a well-respected peak body for local government. Good governance practices are at the core of everything the VLGA does.