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The advocacy work of the VLGA always seeks to protect the role and independence of local governments as well as the involvement of local communities. Please see below for a brief overview of our projects and campaigns.

Affordable Housing
The VLGA has been committed to raising the profile of housing affordability in the local government sector and is focusing on the need for a connected approach across the community. Read More
Climate Change
Local government has a vital role to play in the better management of environmental issues including climate change, recycling, water, sustainable transport, food security and land use planning. Read More
Community Engagement
The VLGA worked for many years to assist local governments and their communities to find ways to discuss, engage and decide what is best for their neighbourhood. Read More
Good Governance
Our values and operations are absolutely predicated on strengthening local government as a robust and responsive level of government in Victoria which provides leadership to and engages with its communities. Read More
Human Rights
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities collates and expresses our civil and political rights in a clear, common-sense way that can be understood by all citizens. Read More
Land Use Planning
The VLGA lobbies strongly to protect the autonomy of local governments and ensure local citizens are involved in the process of land-use planning decisions. Read More
Responsible Gambling
The negative impacts of gambling are a great concern for local governments. The VLGA's work in this area aims to develop and share knowledge on how to implement responsible gambling policies across local communities. Read More
Timor-Leste
The VLGA has been directly involved in supporting Timor-Leste since 1999 with the aim of developing friendship, support and cross-cultural understanding at a grass-roots level between the people of Timor-Leste and the people of Australia through local governments and their communities. Read More
Transport
The Public Transport Facilitation and Collaboration Project (or more simply, the transport project) was a partnership project between the VLGA and the Department of Transport (DOT). Read More
Women's Policy
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16 Days of Action 2011
16 days of action to prevent violence against women 2011 Read More
Past Projects & Campaigns
Past VLGA projects & campaigns, a look into our past success and progress. Read More

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