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workplace relations

Attorney awarded compensation for unfair dismissal

A patent and trademark attorney has been awarded compensation after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that although there was a valid reason for dismissal, the termination process was harsh.

22 January 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Consultation on proposed 2024 WorkCover regulations

Feedback is being sought on upcoming new regulations to support Victoria’s WorkCover scheme, which propose changes around compensation and self-insurance arrangements.

19 January 2024

state government

‘Every Bit Different’ showcases best of Victorian tourism

A new Victorian tourism campaign has been launched alongside the Australian Open that aims to build on record-high visitor expenditure in the state.

15 January 2024

education and training

Grow your leadership skills in 2024

The Victorian Chamber, in partnership with Lysander, has launched new leadership courses to enable both aspiring and established leaders to take their capabilities to a new level.

11 January 2024

education and training

New apprenticeship priority jobs for 2024

The Australian Apprenticeship Priority List has been amended for 2024, including 19 new occupations with incentives for apprentices and employers.

09 January 2024

workplace relations

Time to prepare for first Closing Loopholes Act changes

Some parts of the Federal Government’s latest reforms to the Fair Work Act (FWA) have now come into effect.

15 December 2023

state government

Navigating the WorkCover Amendment Bill 2023

The Inquiry into the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (WorkCover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023 has shed light on critical concerns surrounding the proposed changes, with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry playing a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of businesses across the state.

14 December 2023

education and training

Overcoming careers services challenges in Australia

This year the Victorian Chamber released a careers campaign addressing a lack of adequate career services for students, graduates and workers in Australia.

14 December 2023

member stories

Enjoy the best of Melbourne over the new year

With plenty of Melbourne Chamber member events and attractions on offer, keep your family and friends, or business and clients, entertained over the new year.

13 December 2023

member stories

Cricket Victoria: All-round quality on and off the pitch

Cricket Victoria (CV) is the governing body for cricket in the Victoria with a history dating back to 1875.

13 December 2023

workplace relations

‘Split’ Closing Loopholes Bill passes parliament

Key measures of the Fair Work Act reform have passed parliament and others have been delayed for further debate in the new year.

07 December 2023

member stories

Origin Energy joins forces with Victorian Chamber

Origin Energy has joined forces with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to give small and medium businesses more power over their power.

07 December 2023

education and training

Rebecca Hope: Advocating for inclusivity and achievement

From struggling to attend primary school to now thriving in the workplace, 2023 Victorian Trainee of the Year Rebecca Hope is paving the way for youth and disability employment.

07 December 2023

workplace relations

Harsh dismissal despite apprentice ‘dishonesty’

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered a car dealership compensate a former apprentice after “disproportionately” dismissing him without notice for falsifying a car service inspection.

06 December 2023

workplace relations

How ‘fixed’ are fixed-term contracts?

A Victorian Chamber briefing will explain key changes around fixed-term contracts under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022.

29 November 2023

member stories

Jayco: manufacturing award-winning training

Jayco Australia is an iconic brand of recreational vehicles that employs more than 1,100 employees and boasts a 50-acre state-of-the art facility in Dandenong.

Member Stories

28 November 2023


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