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digital and cyber

Cybercrime: The importance of a chain of command

Pitcher Partners Business Radar report has shown that business leaders may overestimate their organisation’s preparedness for a cyber-attack or data breach, potentially leading to underestimation of the risks they face.

01 May 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Rise of remote work from a ‘third place’

With post-pandemic hybrid work here to stay, Melbourne Chamber member Swinburne University of Technology has identified a ‘2023-defining trend’ beyond working from home.

27 April 2023

esg

Port of Melbourne signs green methanol MoU

Melbourne Chamber member Port of Melbourne (PoM) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will lead to the development of greener shipping solutions and export opportunities for Victoria.

27 April 2023

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Melbourne to host green energy summit

Melbourne has been chosen to host the inaugural Asia Pacific (APAC) Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit from 29-31 August.

21 April 2023

education and training

Head Start apprenticeship program expands

The Victorian Government’s Head Start school-based apprenticeship program has broadened to roll out to all government secondary schools by the end of 2023.

21 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Embracing people analytics as a competitive advantage

People analytics presents a significant opportunity for businesses. Those with the systems in place to collect data and use it to inform their decision-making can optimise talent programs, close skills gaps and improve business performance.

06 April 2023

education and training

Learn your own way with self-paced training

Experience the ultimate flexibility with the Victorian Chamber’s newly released e-learning self-paced courses covering themes of workplace mental health, an effective hybrid workforce and exporting essentials.

06 April 2023

member stories

How to navigate pay transparency laws

Late last year, the Federal Parliament passed significant amendments to the Fair Work Act to have companies remove pay secrecy provisions within employment contracts, among other workplace amendments.

05 April 2023

international affairs

Fostering Australian business success in Asia

Two thirds of the world’s growth is predicted to come from Asia over the next decade, and efforts are being made to prepare Australia to achieve long-term financial and strategic outcomes in the region.

04 April 2023

member stories

Contractor v Employee: Guidance from the ATO

Two recent High Court decisions emphasised the importance of written contractual agreements and the difficulty for businesses to correctly classify whether certain workers should be considered employees or independent contractors.

03 April 2023

education and training

Grow your career in Work Health and Safety

Want a rewarding career pathway while promoting health and safety outcomes for the good of society? The Victorian Chamber is launching our first Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) program for the year.

03 April 2023

member stories

Australian Grand Prix in the fast lane

With its future secure in Melbourne until 2037 and another huge weekend of action scheduled this year, the Australian Grand Prix continues to be a headliner on Victoria’s events calendar.

29 March 2023

economy

ATO finalises work from home deduction approach for 2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released final guidance on how employees may choose to calculate their work from home deductions for this financial year.

27 March 2023

member stories

Chisholm Institute: Partnering TAFE with industry

Chisholm Institute is one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training providers, prominently placed across Melbourne’s southeast manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.

Fast Five

23 March 2023

education and training

Free overseas qualifications assessment

As Victorian businesses continue to grapple with staff and skills shortages, it may come as some relief to learn the Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) provides a free and confidential assessment of current or prospective employees’ overseas qualifications to determine their compatibility with Australian standards.

21 March 2023

federal government

Report highlights renewables investment shortfall

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has reported an increase in renewable investments but not enough to reach renewable energy targets.

ESG

17 March 2023


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