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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

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

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

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

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

digital and cyber

Cybercrime on the rise in Australia

One cyber incident is reported every six minutes, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC’s) latest Annual Cyber Threat Report, a 23 per cent increase on the year before.

15 November 2023

digital and cyber

New initiatives to boost business cybersecurity

The Federal Government has announced two new initiatives to support small and medium businesses to strengthen their cyber security capabilities.

20 November 2023

digital and cyber

Federal Government unveils 2030 cyber security strategy

The 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy is a roadmap aiming to make Australia a world leader in cyber security by 2030.

22 November 2023

digital and cyber

Victorian Chamber welcomes strategy to protect from cyber crime

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry commends the Federal Government's commitment to enhancing national cyber security through its recently unveiled 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.

22 November 2023

digital and cyber

Face up to cyber threats

In the ever-expanding gamut of business concerns, cyber threats lurk in the shadows until emerging as menaces.

25 November 2023

innovation

Growth program for tech start-ups

Tech businesses in Victoria will have access to extra support to expand through the Cremorne Digital Hub Scaleup Program.

27 November 2023

federal government

Industry Growth Program launches

The Industry Growth Program provides support services and matched grant funding of up to $5 million for innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to commercialise and grow their business.

29 November 2023

esg

Progress on gender pay gap in Australia

The 2023 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Gender Equality Scorecard has highlighted the good and the bad for workplace equity in Australia.

29 November 2023

digital and cyber

Cyber breaches and their consequences

A recent cyber breach at Nissan has brought to light the multifaceted impacts of cybersecurity incidents in today's interconnected business world.

22 January 2024

member stories

Top grants for your business in 2024

Make this year count by accessing a range of grants, programs and support services to grow or assist your business and workforce.

22 January 2024

digital and cyber

Top cyber tips for business leaders

Business leaders are at higher risk of a cyber incident due to the information they have access to, the people they interact with and the influence they hold.

07 February 2024


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