This year will be remembered as an epoch in cybersecurity within Australia. The recent events of Medibank Private and Optus have been a major wake-up call to individuals, businesses and government. 

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

As the State Election campaign nears the end of its first week, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy have outlined their vision for Victoria’s future.

The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) has released a document that helps Australian employers understand their options to hire and retain international students and graduates.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

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

The Victorian Coalition has promised to reduce payroll tax for up to 28,000 businesses if it wins the State Election on November 26.

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

The Victorian Chamber has unveiled its 2022-2023 Federal Budget Submission with priorities that, if delivered, will create thousands of jobs, help businesses thrive and significantly increase economic activity

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.

The pandemic may be all but over but Australia is now dealing with new economic challenges in the form of rising inflation and interest rates and the ongoing fall-out from the war in the Ukraine.

Victorian businesses have thrown their overwhelming support behind a 10-year economic plan to power Victoria’s future.

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

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

The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce was honoured to host the Ukraine Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, for the Ukraine Independence Day Breakfast with special guests.

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