It’s free to join the Victorian Chamber Community!

Sign up and receive the latest business news and updates, opportunities to network and shape Advocacy from Victoria’s largest and most influential partner.

It’s free to join the Victorian Chamber Community!

News search

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

health safety and wellbeing

Supporting young workers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic

EML and the Victorian Chamber have partnered since 2016 to promote the health and safety of young workers. In a challenging landscape, young workers need our support now more than ever.

25 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

How the RFDS is spreading their wings beyond the airfield

Scott Chapman, Chief Executive of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic brought a tough year, but a transformative one for health services.

Fast Five

22 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

The invisible hazard at every workplace and how to address it

While identifying ‘traditional’ risks such as slip, trip and fall hazards is a relatively straightforward task, how can your business apply the same process to mental health?

19 March 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

health safety and wellbeing

Case in point: safeguarding your business from bullying

Employers have an obligation to prevent bullying from occurring in the workplace. Consider this scenario and think about what you and your organisation would have done differently.

04 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Royal Commission looks to foster ‘mentally healthy workplaces’

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has identified a failing system and has put forward 65 recommendations to support Victorian people and businesses.

03 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

One thing your business needs to reduce its Workcover premium

Having your business undergo an independent WorkCover Health Check can not only make your workplace safer, but can be the difference between having a black or red bottom line.

19 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

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

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

health safety and wellbeing

Employee claims she was told to work unpaid or be 'eliminated’

An employer has been ordered to pay $14,550 to a former employee after claims the HR Manager demanded the employee work extra unpaid hours to make up for JobKeeper payments.

11 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Make the mental health of your staff a priority in 2021

There has never been a more important time than now for every business to pause, reflect and take action in creating a workplace environment that fosters positive mental health.

10 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

'Time theft': Study reveals almost $100 billion in unpaid overtime

Since 2009, the Centre for Future Work and the Australia Institute have produced compelling data on ‘time theft,’ a broad term that considers both overwork and unpaid overtime in the workforce.

09 February 2021

education and training

Securing the skilled workforce Victoria needs for the future

Following the Victorian Chamber’s industry-led submission, the State Government has released the final report of a major enquiry into the post-secondary education and training system.

05 February 2021

education and training

Everything you and your new staff need in the onboarding process

Businesses are often overwhelmed by the planning, documentation and costs when onboarding new staff. Use this guide to help you implement a holistic and legally compliant process without the headache.

01 February 2021


economy

Breaking the skills shortage barrier for Australian businesses

26 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Supporting young workers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic

25 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

How the RFDS is spreading their wings beyond the airfield

Fast Five

22 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

The invisible hazard at every workplace and how to address it

19 March 2021

economy

Fifty per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices extended

11 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Case in point: safeguarding your business from bullying

04 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Royal Commission looks to foster ‘mentally healthy workplaces’

03 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

One thing your business needs to reduce its Workcover premium

19 February 2021

economy

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

17 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

15 February 2021

economy

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

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Employee claims she was told to work unpaid or be 'eliminated’

11 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Make the mental health of your staff a priority in 2021

10 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

'Time theft': Study reveals almost $100 billion in unpaid overtime

09 February 2021

education and training

Securing the skilled workforce Victoria needs for the future

05 February 2021

education and training

Everything you and your new staff need in the onboarding process

01 February 2021

Restricted Page

You are being redirected to our login page!