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health safety and wellbeing

Injury and illness hiring incentive for businesses

The WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers (WISE) offers businesses a rebate of up to $26,000 to employ a worker with work-related injury or illness.

07 December 2022

health safety and wellbeing

The cost of workplace injury and illness

A study from Safe Work Australia (SWA) has explored the cost of work-related injury and illness in Australia.

08 November 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Domestic violence support in the workplace

A new study from Melbourne Chamber member Monash University reveals the need for workplaces to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV).

26 October 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Fostering workplace mental health compliance

The Victorian Chamber’s new Mental Health Comply program helps employers assess, educate and gather the facts about mental health in their workplace

18 October 2022

covid 19

End to mandatory COVID-19 isolation

Businesses must still observe existing obligations under Victorian health and safety law after the end of COVID-19 isolation mandates.

05 October 2022

covid 19

Victorian Chamber welcomes end to isolation

National Cabinet has agreed to end mandatory isolation requirements for COVID-19.

03 October 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing the risk of falls in the workplace

A recent decision by the Melbourne County Court highlights the importance of employers managing fall-from-height risks within their workplace in line with Victorian laws.

19 September 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Consistent safety policy crucial

Inconsistent application of company safety policies can not only lead to unfair dismissal cases but also breaches of upcoming Victorian psychological health regulations.

08 September 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace relations changes

Take proactive actions now in response to the Jobs and Skills Summit outcomes and proposed changes to the workplace relations framework. 

07 September 2022

covid 19

Victorians encouraged to return to the office

The Victorian Government has lifted its working from home recommendations and says Victorians can now safely return to the office.

02 September 2022

covid 19

COVID isolation reduced to five days

A National Cabinet meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments has agreed to reduce COVID-19 isolation periods and remove mask mandates on domestic flights.

01 September 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Sick pay for casuals and contract workers

Eligible casual, contract and self-employed workers now have access to 38 hours of sick and carer’s pay each year.

19 August 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing risk of psychiatric injury in the workplace

A Victorian Chamber webinar will examine a recent High Court decision and the implications of not taking proactive steps to reduce risk of psychiatric injury.

17 August 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Ensuring your workforce is fit for work

As Bob Dylan famously once sang, “The times they are a-changing”. And so must our work practices to avoid inadvertently creating unsafe workspaces or tasks for our people.  

08 August 2022

covid 19

COVID-19 winter guide for employers

To assist with managing COVID-19 in workplaces over winter, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has set out a guide to address key health, safety and employment issues.

20 July 2022

covid 19

Small Business Ventilation Program extended

The Victorian Government is launching a new round of the $60 million Small Business Ventilation Program.

15 July 2022


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