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.

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 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.

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.

Greetings from Mildura up on the mighty Murray River where I’m meeting with businesses as part of our series of regional roundtable meetings. It’s been great to get out on the road and engage with members to hear more about the issues impacting business across Victoria.

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.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reiterated its concerns over the Victorian Government’s Fair Jobs Code.

It’s been a challenging winter, but the end is finally approaching. The days are getting longer and warmer and the AFL Finals, Spring Racing Carnival, Royal Melbourne Show and school holidays are just around the corner. How good will it be to have them back!

The Victorian Government is flagging the ban of specific single-use plastics from sale or supply across the state from 1 February 2023.

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.  

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System helps foster an inclusive and sustainable economy, ensuring Australians receive quality training while in employment.

Pass the baton because we are ready! If you’ve been watching the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham as enthusiastically as I have, it’s clear that the 2026 Games in Victoria offer massive opportunities for the State that we love.