Two key deadlines are approaching that businesses with enterprise agreements or involved in bargaining need to be aware of.

A new report has found obstacles to gender equity in the workforce are costing the Australian economy $128 billion.

New food safety standards will come into effect on Friday 8 December 2023 with updated training requirements that will impact most Victorian food businesses.

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers and workplaces to aid their employment.

The Victorian Government has launched a new report that charts Victoria’s skills and training sector over the next three years.

Every year, the Victorian Chamber plays a crucial role in informing the annual Victorian Government Budget through a public submission – and businesses have a chance to help shape this advocacy.

The Victorian Government has unveiled a path forward for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) to deliver renewable power to commercial and industrial customers.

I’d like to begin by congratulating the Allan Government on today’s launch of the State Electricity Commission’s Strategic Plan 2023-2025, set to lead Victoria’s renewable energy transition with a focus on supply, homes and people.

A new grant program is backing the production of renewable energy technologies for Victoria’s net-zero targets.

Following extensive consultation with members and stakeholders, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its Careers Services Policy Paper, entitled “Boosting Business with Career Services”. It puts forward 29 recommendations that would improve the future of careers services, both in Victoria and Australia-wide.

The Victorian Chamber launched the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival and the race that stops the nation at a special event trackside at Flemington Racecourse. 

Following feedback that a current lack of adequate career services is having a negative impact on the labour market, the Victorian Chamber has devised 29 recommendations to improve the future of careers services nationally.

A Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has highlighted that even with a valid reason to dismiss an employee, a poorly handled investigation or disciplinary processes can void the dismissal decision.

Local businesses can network with UK counterparts in Melbourne as the British Consulate brings together a cohort of some of its most innovative tech businesses looking for Australian connections.

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has launched its third edition of the popular interactive Melbourne eGuide for conference, meeting and incentive event planners.

The Victorian Chamber is always looking forward and we know workforces are integral to our economic success, which is why we were proud to release our career services policy paper, Boosting Business with Career Services.