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covid 19

More grants, support for businesses in lockdown

The State and Federal Governments have jointly announced a further $2.32 billion in financial support for Victorian businesses struggling during Lockdown Six.

19 August 2021

covid 19

$367 million cash injection announced for businesses

The Federal and State Governments have jointly announced an additional $367 million in financial support payments - primarily targeted towards Metropolitan businesses in lockdown.

12 August 2021

covid 19

Support package announced for businesses hit by Lockdown Six

As Victorian businesses are again forced to close their doors, the State and Federal governments have announced a jointly-funded $400 million package to assist businesses.

06 August 2021

policy and advocacy

WorkPac vs Rossato explained: how this decision impacts you

After years of litigation, the High Court of Australia has finally handed down a landmark decision, closing a pathway for casual employees to seek backpay for leave entitlements.

05 August 2021

economy

Major support package for Victorian businesses announced

On our first day out of lockdown, the Federal and Victorian Governments have announced a further $400 million in business support measures. Here is everything you and your business need to know.

28 July 2021

education and training

Businesses to benefit from future-ready interns

As a General Manager at Australia’s most innovative production company, WTFN’s Derek Dyson knows all about the value of interns - especially those bringing digital skills to the business.

27 July 2021

federal government

The game-changer for business support has arrived

From sole traders to large businesses, members of the Victorian Chamber will never again miss an opportunity to take advantage of government support with this exclusive tool.

26 July 2021

covid 19

Explained: what support is available for your business

The State Government has announced further financial support for Victorian businesses in response to Lockdown Five, now totalling $484.3 million in support for businesses and workers.

21 July 2021

policy and advocacy

Payroll tax: A handbrake on business and wages growth

Payroll tax is an insidious tax that ultimately manifests as a tax on jobs, which reduces employment opportunities, or a tax on workers incomes, reducing take home pay.

20 July 2021

economy

Australian businesses preparing for a ‘new era of digital urgency’

It has been estimated that in the next four years, over six million digital workers will be required across Australia to keep up with the rapid technological evolution.

19 July 2021

covid 19

Businesses, workers to receive Lockdown Five support

The Federal and State Governments have united to provide much-needed assistance for Victorian workers and businesses impacted by Lockdown Five.

16 July 2021

covid 19

‘Confidence lost’ as Victoria enters fifth lockdown

The Victorian government has announced the State will once again begin a snap lockdown from 11:59pm on Thursday night following 18 new cases of COVID-19 across Victoria.

15 July 2021

federal government

Discover every government grant for your business with one tool

The VCCI is excited to announce our latest service for our members: Grant Finder. Find every government grant and support available to help you build, grow, and expand your business.

14 July 2021

covid 19

‘This is a race, and we have lost our position as envy of the world’

VCCI Chief Executive Paul Guerra, looks to the future and explains why Victoria “can’t go back to the old ways of doing things” in his address to the Melbourne Press Club.

08 July 2021

education and training

Your last chance to benefit from this free program

Since 2018, the Victorian Chamber’s Mental Health Essentials program has assisted over 180 businesses who employ young workers to build and maintain mentally healthy workplaces.

06 July 2021

covid 19

Expansion of fast-tracked visas to help with skills shortages

The Federal Government has announced an expansion of Australia’s Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL) following a collective advocacy campaign from the business community.

29 June 2021


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