The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed its 2022 State Election Platform: Powering Victoria’s Future.

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

The Victorian Chamber is proud to partner with Youth Activating Youth (YAY) to improve pathways for multicultural youth experiencing barriers to employment.

There was no better way to kickstart spring than having the State Government lift the work-from-home recommendations and the introduction of shorter isolation requirements for COVID-positive patients and those in low-risk settings.

The Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra has adopted a number of recommendations contained in a joint Victorian communique by business, universities and other key industry and sector groups.

New educational tools have been designed to help small and medium-sized businesses better understand how they can act to close the gender pay gap

Students have once again ranked Melbourne Chamber member Deakin University as the best Victorian university for overall student experience.

Well, it’s been quite a week! Today is the start of the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has put forward recommendations to the Jobs and Skills Summit to build a skilled workforce for the future, increase labour participation and boost productivity.

A new Altona freight facility is just the latest piece of the expanding jigsaw for proud family-owned business – and Melbourne Chamber member – SCT Logistics.

Renewable energy has become increasingly popular over recent years. With the rise of solar power, wind turbines and biofuels, many companies are now considering incorporating renewable energy sources into their business models.

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says the State Election on November 26 is a “turning point” for Victoria.

At a time of chronic workforce shortages, Victorian businesses can access a talent pool of experienced workers with in-demand digital skills through the Digital Jobs program.

I don’t know about you, but it does seem like there is a lot going on at the moment. I’ve been to a fantastic meeting with members in Mildura, and also managed to get to Canberra and back for a series of meetings with the Australian Chamber in the lead up to the Jobs and Skills Summit.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the Victorian Skills Authority’s (VSA’s) recently released roadmap to ensure we have a skilled workforce to perform the jobs of the future.

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