VLGA challenges councillors to ‘Tap Her on the Shoulder’
With Victorian local government elections proceeding in October 2020 the VLGA is committed to continuing to support councils and communities in local democracy. The VLGA is unwavering in its support for a diversity of candidates – including women – to stand for election, through its dedicated training programs and resources: Local Women Leading Change and Your Community, Country and Council . The
VLGA Connect: Episode 44 – Governance Update with Stephen Cooper
Stephen Cooper returns with a Governance Update, talking October Council elections, an Ombudsman report into recruitment and selection processes at a large regional Council, implementation of the new Local Government Act, and prospective Council candidate information sessions. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 39 – Public Libraries, and the impact of COVID-19
A special panel edition featuring Kate Torney from State Library Victoria, Chris Buckingham of Public Libraries Victoria, and Kathryn Arndt from VLGA discussing the innovation demonstrated by public libraries in response to COVID-19. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 40 – Stan Krpan, Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce
Our guest on this episode of Stan Krpan, CEO of Solar Victoria, and currently co-chair of Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce, speaking with us about the focus of the taskforce and how its work intersects with local government. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 41 – Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt
*Note: since recording Newsroom, it has been announced that Council elections will proceed this October. * Welcome back to the VLGA Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt, discussing the stories of the week including speculation about the timing of Council elections; the rollout of candidate information sessions commences; and preparing for our news VLGA Connect Live session next week. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 42 – Andrew Greaves, Victorian Auditor-General
The Victorian Auditor-General Andrew Greaves speaks with us about the work of his agency, and how it has changed during COVID-19, as well as the current audit of procedures for dealing with sexual harrassment matters within local government. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 43 – Live session with Tim Kariotis
Timothy Kariotis from the Melbourne School of Government is our guest in a live VLGA Connect session on the development of smart cities, and how concerns about data security and loss of privacy can be managed. CLIP
Welcome Support for Women as Local Government Elections Proceed
Joint Statement VLGA and GenVic The local government and gender equity sector welcomes clarity about the timing of the next Victorian local government election, particularly for women candidates. Covid19 presents a number of complexities for local government, so the announcement that elections will be conducted via postal voting, is a welcome development, providing certainty to candidates and coun
VLGA Connect: Episode 38 – Susan Rennie, Update on Minimising Gambling Harm program
Dr Susan Rennie returns to VLGA Connect, to provide an update on the VLGA’s program of gambling harm minimisation, with advice for Councils in responding to new applications for poker machines. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 35 – Federal Minister for Local Government, Mark Coulton
Mark Coulton, the Federal Minister for Local Government, Regional Health and Regional Communications, brings VLGA Connect a national perspective on the local government sector during COVID-19. We talk about his own local government background, the important of digital connectivity for the regions, constitutional recognition for local government and more. CLIP