New laws introduced to clean up local government

Victoria has reached a milestone in its move to reform local government laws.

2 May, 2024

Monitors back at Darebin

Municipal monitors been appointed at Darebin City after the council failed to address issues raised in a previous report.

29 April, 2024

Victorian councils dismayed at rate cap decision

Victorian councils are calling for an independent review of the rate capping system after the state government lowered the cap.

9 January, 2024

States crack down on misbehaving councillors, vexatious complaints

Victoria is cracking down on misbehaving councillors, while new Queensland laws target vexatious complainants.

22 November, 2023

Monitors appointed at Glenelg Shire

The Victorian government has appointed municipal monitors at Glenelg Shire Council to improve governance and guide recruitment of a new CEO.

31 October, 2023

Victoria expands council RAT distribution program as state testing ends

The Victorian government has expanded its local government rapid antigen test distribution service to more than 200 council sites.

24 January, 2023