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metropolitan business

Know your retail leasing obligations

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) flagged late last year that changes to Victorian landlord retail leasing obligations are now in force.

10 January 2023

economy

Grants to grow your business in 2023

Start the new year by taking advantage of a range of government grants, funding, incentives and support services to boost your business.

24 January 2023

economy

Demystifying ESG for business

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become something of a buzz term in business. But what does it really mean and why is it good for business?

01 February 2023

education and training

Apprentice incentives for more jobs

The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List has been expanded, adding occupations eligible for financial support.

06 February 2023

innovation

An energy roadmap for business

The Victorian Chamber has released a roadmap aimed at helping reduce energy prices, ensure the reliability of energy supply, capitalise on investment opportunities and support businesses in the transition to a net-zero economy.

08 February 2023

education and training

International student work rights extended

The Victorian Chamber welcomes Federal Government changes to boost the international education sector and address skills shortages in key industries.

21 February 2023

federal government

Federal Budget needs to empower Victorian business

Addressing labour and skills shortages, adopting a national approach to payroll tax and providing tax incentives to business to invest in energy efficient technologies are among the key recommendations of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2023-24 Federal Budget submission.

State and Federal Budgets

28 February 2023

economy

Manufacturing and energy grants for business

State and federal grants are available now for small and medium businesses seeking energy efficiency upgrades as well as manufacturing growth opportunities.

14 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

metropolitan business

Melbourne return-to-office trends stabilise

Gone are five-day office weeks in Melbourne but overall average days have trended upwards, according to the latest office occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

31 March 2023

metropolitan business

Business is the winner as office occupancy rates stabilise

Almost three-quarters of CBD-based employees have settled into a weekly routine of working from the office two to three days per week, according to the latest office occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

03 April 2023

federal government

Major reform flagged for Australia’s migration system

Australia’s systems of managing visas, permanent residency, skilled migration and international students are set for an overhaul after a report deemed it was “not fit for purpose”.

28 April 2023

economy

Small Business Energy Incentive revealed

The 2023-24 Federal Budget will allocate $314 million towards a new energy program aimed at lowering business power bills and emissions.

03 May 2023

economy

Federal Budget delivers modest business relief

The fundamentals of defence, skills and the transition to a net-zero economy are clear winners in an otherwise modest 2023-2024 Federal Budget that focuses on cost-of-living relief.

State and Federal Budgets

10 May 2023

member stories

The George on Collins: something for everyone

Located in one of the most iconic buildings in Melbourne’s Paris End, the George on Collins channels the high class of the Georges emporium with the casual atmosphere of a New York-style restaurant bar.

Member Stories

10 May 2023

esg

Combining incentives to boost business solar

Solar power is now more accessible for small and medium businesses through measures announced in the 2023/24 Federal Budget combined with Victorian incentives.

12 May 2023


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