Sector leaders join the VLGA to develop the next generation of Mayors
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has secured an impressive list of experienced trainers and facilitators to deliver its Mayoral Leadership Program this December. These include: Australia’s leading media training specialist and renowned journalist Doug Weller Highly credentialed Melbourne Lawyer and former mayor and councillor Tony Raunic Experienced workplace, industrial relations
Short Stay Accommodation Taxes: A Solution to Victoria’s Rental Housing Crisis or Tourism Dilemma?
The Victorian Housing Statement has proposed a 7.5% levy on short stay accommodation in Victoria. Designed to promote opening up housing usually used for tourism stays to longer term renters and ease lack of permanent housing in communities, the proposal has ignited debate between various sectors implicated. The VLGA recently hosted a webinar where a panel of key industry stakeholders convened to
Meet the Board – Steve Holland, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Councillor Steve Holland was elected to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in 2020 and represents the Briars Ward. He is the appointed representative on Council’s Australia Day Committee and the Mornington Liquor Industry Accord. After graduating from Peninsula Grammar, Councillor Holland completed a Bachelor of Communication at RMIT University with a focus on broadcast media, politics, econom
A conversation with Mike Blake AM, new VLGA Board Member
Mike was Tasmanian Auditor-General for almost 12 years prior to which he was Auditor-General for the Northern Territory. His career has involved working in both the private and public sectors, firstly with Deloitte Ross Tohmatsu in Zimbabwe and ending in Western Australia, where he joined the Western Australian Audit Office rising to the position of Deputy Auditor-General. Mike has been active in
FastTrack 2023 – An exciting day full of innovative ideas and discussions
When communities, economies and the environment are well governed; people truly feel that they belong, can contribute, and thrive. FastTrack 2023 brought together councillors to share knowledge and insights, and collaborate on innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the local government sector. Over the course of the day, we heard from those connected closely to the local government commun
VLGA President: Sector Report
Sector Update VLGA President Cr Lambros Tapinos These certainly are unprecedented times. With metropolitan Melbourne in another 6 week lockdown it is important that we look out for one another. It is not a time to apportion blame, but a time to come together across all divides to do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19. To my council colleagues and council staff who are at the forefron
VLGA eNews
Message from the VLGA Board of Directors Following the recent VLGA board elections, the VLGA is pleased to announce the appointment of Cr Lambros Tapinos as President. Cr Tapinos was elected to Moreland City Council in 2008 and has served as Mayor on two occasions – 2008-2009 and 2013-2014. Cr Tapinos brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a long-standing councillor. Over the past 7 years
VLGA welcomes debate on the Local Government Bill (2018)
Debate on the Local Government Bill (2018) started yesterday. The VLGA believes that the lower house will pass the Bill (2018) without significant amendments tomorrow. It is likely that the upper house will recommend the Bill be reviewed by a Parliamentary Committee. The transcript from yesterday’s debate – https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/daily-hansard/Assembly_2018/Assembly_Feb-