Treaty – Leading the Agenda Discussion
Eleven years ago, on 12 February 2008, the First Nation peoples received a National apology. Since then, Treaty has been talked about, Constitutional reform has been discussed and self-determination has been on the agenda. Last year, legislation passed the Victorian Parliament stating a formal intent to negotiate a Treaty with Aboriginal people – the first of its kind in Australia. Victoria is le
The Local Government Inspectorate Delivers Report on Managing the Performance Cycle of Council CEOs
A robust working relationship between councillors and the CEO built on mutual trust and respect is essential to the operational success and good governance of councils. The VLGA welcomes the most recent report by the Local Government Inspectorate: Managing the employment cycle of a council CEO. The Report outlines case studies where breakdowns in the relationship have led to adverse outcomes for C
Prime Minister Weighs in on Citizenship Ceremonies
Citizenship ceremonies are important opportunities to formally welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community. These ceremonies are formal in nature and governed by the Australian Citizenship Ceremony Code https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship-subsite/files/australian-citizenship-ceremonies-code.pdf The code specifically states that “citizenship ceremonies are non-commercia
VLGA Congratulates Daniel Andrews & the Victorian Labor Party on their Election Victory
As the independent peak body for local government in Victoria, the VLGA looks forward to working in partnership with the returned Andrews Labor Government in implementing its election commitments, including: An inquiry of its rate capping policy to ensure fairness and equity Protecting Melbourne’s green wedges from over development Revitalisation and upgrading of parklands and suburban reserves to
A List of Election Promises from Labor, The Greens & the Reason Party
For a comprehensive list of election promises relating to local government download the PDF here
Local Government Councillors Halfway Through Their Term
The VLGA congratulates all Councillors elected in 2016 on reaching the halfway mark of their term. Being a Councillor is a 24/7 job, but it comes with the reward of the trust of the community. Councillors, and especially Mayors, play significant leadership roles and set the strategic direction for and on behalf of their community. Councils are complex operations, with typical budgets in the hundre
VLGA Hosts Minister at the 2018 State Election Series
VLGA Hosts Minister to launch the Best Practice Guide for Gender Equity in Local Government At the first of four 2018 Victorian State Election Series hosted by the VLGA, the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Marlene Kairouz, took the opportunity to launch the government’s Best Practice Guide for Gender Equity in Local Government. The Guide and the Research Companion supports the sector as we
Prevention of Family Violence Bill (2018)
On June 20, 2018, the Andrews Government introduced legislation to establish Respect Victoria , the state’s new statutory authority as recommended in the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The agency is the first part of the Government’s primary prevention strategy, Free from Violence, and works to address gender inequality as a root cause of family violence, to provide expert
New Local Government Act Tabled 2018
Today the Hon Marlene Kairouz, Minister for Local Government, tabled the Local Government Bill 2018 into the Victorian Parliament. The Bill legislates the scope and responsibilities of Victorian councils and councillors and will supersede the current Local Government Act 1989. These responsibilities are far reaching, and the Bill highlights the fact that the scope and business of local government
SBS & ABC Recycling Issue
Media Statement ABC Online SBS Online 19 April 2018 The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is an independent not for profit (NFP) organisation that supports Victorian councils, their councillors and representatives from the diverse communities which these councils serve and represent. The VLGA supports, facilitates and provides opportunities for networking, professional development and