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digital and cyber

Uplifting Australia’s critical infrastructure security

Critical infrastructure sectors including healthcare, transport and energy are vulnerable to cybercrime, natural hazards and geopolitical tensions, which is why it is crucial we ensure the security and resilience of these essential services.

08 November 2023

federal government

New resources for carer-inclusive workplaces

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers and workplaces to aid their employment.

25 October 2023

digital and cyber

Businesses invited to have a say in Digital Sector Survey

The Victorian Digital Technology Sector Survey 2023 helps the Victorian Government understand the challenges and opportunities currently facing digital technology businesses in Victoria.

18 October 2023

education and training

Investment boost for vocational sector

The Victorian and Federal Governments have signed a five-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) for national cooperation and strategic investment into Victoria’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.

18 October 2023

education and training

Skills shortage intensifies in Australia

Analysis of skills shortages in Australia shows that 36 per cent of assessed occupations (332 out of 916) were in national shortage in 2023, five per cent higher than the year before.

11 October 2023

digital and cyber

Privacy Act changes to impact business

All Australian businesses are set to be impacted by the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger data privacy protections in its response to the review of the Privacy Act.

05 October 2023

federal government

ACCC warning on unfair contract terms

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to review their standard form contracts and remove or change any unfair terms before new penalties take effect.

04 October 2023

education and training

Employment White Paper outlines future workforce

The Australian Government has released an employment White Paper that provides a roadmap of actions being taken, and further reform required, to support the Australian labour market into the future.

26 September 2023

digital and cyber

Helping Australia become the most cyber secure nation

The Victorian Chamber has released a first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position with 24 pragmatic recommendations to protect small, medium and family businesses from cyber criminals, in a comprehensive cyber suite that includes a Security Checklist and Self-Paced Training for businesses.

26 September 2023

federal government

Groundbreaking cyber plan to protect business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially launched our first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position. This document outlines the steps Australia must take to achieve the Government’s ambition of becoming the most cyber secure nation by 2030.

26 September 2023

federal government

Disrupting the illicit drug trade at work

Businesses and employees are vulnerable targets of illegal trade, according to Crime Stoppers in its latest campaign targeting workplaces.

19 September 2023

federal government

Victorian Chamber’s statement on IR legislation

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposes the Federal Government’s Closing the Loopholes Bill which would reduce Victorian workers’ flexibility and freedom, drive up costs for consumers and make it more difficult to run a business not only in Victoria, but across Australia.

05 September 2023

digital and cyber

Small business and consumer data safety boosted

Operational improvements to Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules have been signed into law to protect small businesses and their customers.

16 August 2023

digital and cyber

Westpac warns on cost-of-living scams

Melbourne Chamber member Westpac is urging Australians to be wary of fraudsters who are taking advantage of current cost-of-living pressures to rip off unsuspecting victims.

16 August 2023

digital and cyber

Digital advisory opportunities for business

A new round of the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Program is now running across the country.

03 August 2023

digital and cyber

Cyber resources and reporting for business

With an increase in the volume and sophistication of cyber incidents, it’s never been more important for Australian businesses to strengthen their security.

25 July 2023


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