Depending on the sector in which you’re operating and the type of contract under tender, some government bodies can help you prepare a winning bid and also help you meet all the conditions and requirements of the won contract.

The release earlier this week of the Federal Government’s 2019-20 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows Australia continues to face challenging economic conditions.

Welcome to our last bulletin for 2019 and for the decade. This week, after eight and a half years as Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Stone AM delivers his final update. Read about the Victorian Chamber’s call for decisive action on climate change, information on our January-June 2020 course directory, and more!

Six leading organisations representing Victorian workers, business, investors, community and the environment have joined forces for the first time to call for decisive and responsible Victorian Government action on climate change.

How and where Government makes announcements that allow business to benefit.

Box Hill Institute CEO and Managing Director Vivienne King answers our burning questions from our latest Hot Topic: Strategic planning.

Procurement Australasia Ltd CEO Joe Arena answers our burning questions from our latest Hot Topic : Government tenders.

This week’s update includes information on a new workplace manslaughter law, details of briefings being held by the Victorian Chamber on how employers can prepare and respond to this law, plus more on our current Business Trends and Prospects Survey, closing on Wednesday 11 December.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports action on climate change and urges all parties and governments to join business in a bipartisan effort to decarbonise the Australian economy.

As the 4-year review enters the final stages, Modern Award variations are beginning to be released. The Fair Work Commission has released 31 varied awards which will commence operation on 4 February 2020.

A new $520 million capital investment fund has been established to help accelerate small business lending.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the reintroduction of the Fair Work (Ensuring Integrity No. 2) Bill 2019 into the Parliament this morning.

Thriving manufacturer BRITEX has constantly reinvented itself as since it began fabricating steel in Melbourne more than 80 years ago.

A statement from: Mark Stone AM, Chief Executive, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Stephen Sheridan, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Farmers Federation; Fiona Nield, Executive Director Victoria, Housing Industry Association; Rebecca Casson, Chief Executive Officer, Master Builders Association of Victoria; Tim Piper, Head Victoria, Australian Industry Group

Australian businesses report skills shortages as one of the biggest problems they face and claim it is increasingly hard to find the right people with the right skills locally.

This week’s update includes the announcement of our new President Karyn Sobels, Deputy President Adrian Kloeden and new Board Directors Kylie Warne, Michelle Winzer and Jeremy Blackshaw; we also acknowledge and thank outgoing President Don Rankin, provide an update on the Workplace Manslaughter Bill and information regarding the Victorian Chamber’s current Business Trends and Prospects Survey.