The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission calls on accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, clarity on energy security and net-zero, and turbocharging Regional Victoria.

The Victorian Chamber has launched a Cyber Degree Apprenticeships Thought Leadership Report that outlines the need for better integration between the Vocational Education and Training (VET) and higher education systems to provide aspiring cyber professionals with real-world experience during their studies.

The Victorian Chamber is seeking input from employers or would-be employers of apprentices to help in our advocacy to improve Australia’s vocational system. 

A Victorian Chamber survey has highlighted the challenges of the state’s transition to net-zero, including the move away from natural gas to other energy sources.

Stamp duty on commercial and industrial property will be phased out in 2024 after the Victorian Government finalised the transition towards a property tax system.

Recent power outages have highlighted the need for a plan that outlines not only Victoria’s journey to net zero emissions, but also ensures energy supply during the transition, a special Victorian Chamber event has heard.

The Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium (APFIS) will be held in Melbourne this year, combining innovation and expertise to shape the future of the financial industry sector.

Businesses will be relieved to know their WorkCover premiums will be frozen for the 2024-25 financial year, with the Victorian Parliament passing the changes in the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday).

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), or Sustainable Business, is fast becoming a major consideration for businesses across the world and the Victorian Chamber is committed to being an enabler in this space by supporting our members on their sustainability journey.

Energy remains an ever-critical issue across the spectrum of Australian society, touching consumers, businesses, communities, and politicians alike, writes York Park Group’s Hugo Twopeny.

Social Traders’ impact report showcases the growing impact of social enterprise on employment and wellbeing outcomes in Australia

Melbourne Chamber member RACV is encouraging small business owners to check that they have the right security and insurance policies in place after an uptick in theft in the past year.

Customers are taking more interest in how businesses impact the environment. That’s why it’s so important for businesses to focus on lowering their carbon footprint.

The Federal Government is undertaking a strategic review of the apprenticeships incentive system as Australia faces its most serious skills shortages in decades.

As traditional ideas of work continue to be challenged in a post-pandemic world, a Victorian Chamber webinar will address the evolving role of a workplace leader.

The State Government has boosted a program allowing students to finish Year 12 while pursuing paid training.