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How Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown impacts your business

Following a cluster of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Melbourne, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a ‘circuit breaker lockdown’ for all Victorians. Here’s what your business needs to know.

12 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

Despite the Victorian Government cancelling Valentine’s Day for the hospitality, tourism and retail sectors, celebrating Valentine’s Day later will help ease the pain caused by the lockdown.

15 February 2021

economy

Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends but some restriction remain

Following the five day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victorians will return to COVID Normal, with a few restrictions still in place impacting businesses.

17 February 2021

economy

In the face of a quagmire, Joval Wine Group keeps the glass half-full

Having been involved in every aspect of the wine industry for more than 50 years, Joval Wine Group CEO Tim Menting explains how the business stays strong in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Fast Five

22 February 2021

economy

New grants available to business, some existing closing soon

Read here for the most up-to-date list of recently announced Government grants available to Victorian businesses, and existing grants still open for applications. Get in quick, some are closing soon.

23 February 2021

economy

Fifty per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices extended

The Federal Government has announced the extension of the apprenticeship wage subsidy program: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements, better knowns as the BAC Program.

11 March 2021

economy

Breaking the skills shortage barrier for Australian businesses

An interim report has made several business-friendly recommendations which aim to expand the Skilled Migration Program and improve flexibility for employers to take advantage.

26 March 2021

economy

State Budget submission 2021-22: Victoria to ‘reset and recalibrate’

Enabling, growing, and improving the ease of doing business in Victoria are the cornerstones of the Victorian Chamber’s submission to the Victorian government ahead of the 2021-22 State Budget.

State and Federal Budgets

14 April 2021

economy

Support for Victoria’s Tourism and Events industry must be a priority

On behalf of our members, the Victorian Chamber has made a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and events sector.

23 April 2021

economy

Business Support Fund to reopen to rejected applications

Twelve thousand Victorian businesses that were denied the State Government’s $10,000 Small Business Grant will have their applications reconsidered following an investigation by the Ombudsman.

27 April 2021

economy

Museums Victoria leaving the past behind and looking to the future

Following a difficult year for Museums Victoria, Director and CEO Lynley Crosswell is embracing future technologies to entertain, educate and evolve the way the organisation operates.

Fast Five

03 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Federal Budget: what Victorian businesses need to know

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg MP has unveiled a ‘Bounce Back’ Budget which aims to boost Australia’s economy by creating jobs, improving skills and investing in the digital economy.

State and Federal Budgets

11 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Victorian State Budget: everything you need to know

The State Government has handed down the 2021-22 State Budget, featuring many recommendations put forward by the Victorian Chamber to enable business, grow business and make it easier to do business in Victoria.

State and Federal Budgets

20 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses close once again in seven-day snap lockdown

A little over three months since Victoria’s last lockdown, businesses will once again close their doors to the public as Acting Premier James Merlino announced another ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown.

27 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses receive $250 million lockdown support package

In response to Victoria’s fourth COVID-19 lockdown, the State Government has announced a $250 million package to support struggling Victorian businesses in their time of need.

30 May 2021

economy

‘Australia could be the posterchild for how to handle a pandemic’

While the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the APAC region finds itself leaps and bounds ahead of the pack, and according to ZACK Group, this is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Fast Five

31 May 2021


economy

How Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown impacts your business

12 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

15 February 2021

economy

Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends but some restriction remain

17 February 2021

economy

In the face of a quagmire, Joval Wine Group keeps the glass half-full

Fast Five

22 February 2021

economy

New grants available to business, some existing closing soon

23 February 2021

economy

Fifty per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices extended

11 March 2021

economy

Breaking the skills shortage barrier for Australian businesses

26 March 2021

economy

State Budget submission 2021-22: Victoria to ‘reset and recalibrate’

State and Federal Budgets

14 April 2021

economy

Support for Victoria’s Tourism and Events industry must be a priority

23 April 2021

economy

Business Support Fund to reopen to rejected applications

27 April 2021

economy

Museums Victoria leaving the past behind and looking to the future

Fast Five

03 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Federal Budget: what Victorian businesses need to know

State and Federal Budgets

11 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Victorian State Budget: everything you need to know

State and Federal Budgets

20 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses close once again in seven-day snap lockdown

27 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses receive $250 million lockdown support package

30 May 2021

economy

‘Australia could be the posterchild for how to handle a pandemic’

Fast Five

31 May 2021

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