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innovation

Recognising the best in gender equity

The Victorian Chamber’s Chief of Staff Chanelle Pearson will join the judging panel for the prestigious Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards 2023 presented by Business in Heels.

16 August 2023

innovation

Fostering Victoria’s booming startup ecosystem

According to LaunchVic CEO Kate Cornick, the average business founder is 42 years old, “so it's never too late to start a startup”.

08 August 2023

economy

Chamber unveils new training to boost financial literacy

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, “any market economy will function much more effectively if the population is knowledgeable, forward-looking and financially literate”.

03 August 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Paid family and domestic violence leave

Employees have access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period under new laws.

01 August 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Does your business have a recruiting glass ceiling?

Ethnic name discrimination highlights glass ceilings do exist in the workplace, according to a Monash Business School study.

31 July 2023

economy

“Victoria needs a better tax system”: State Opposition

A new discussion paper launched by the Victorian Opposition encourages people to have their say on Victoria’s tax system – which has introduced 50 new or increased taxes since 2014 and is described as “discouraging investment and job creation in our State”.

27 July 2023

economy

Regional Victorian Commonwealth Games cancelled

The Victorian Government will not proceed with hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, advising the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) that it will be terminating the Host Agreement.

20 July 2023

innovation

Upskilling Victoria’s manufacturing sector

Victorian businesses to equip workers with cutting-edge digital skills for the future through Digital Jobs for Manufacturing

19 July 2023

innovation

SummerTech LIVE back to boost digital skills

Applications are open to offer hands-on experience for hundreds of technology students and recent graduates, in turn helping ease the skills shortage in Victoria.

18 July 2023

innovation

New fund for industry innovation

A new research and development (R&D) fund has been established to help Victorian industry innovate, create new products and compete internationally.

10 July 2023

economy

Training and tech tax boost for business

Two incentives to support small and medium businesses to train and upskill employees and improve their digital capacity are set to deliver more than $1.5 billion in tax benefits.

30 June 2023

economy

Get your business ready for EOFY

EOFY is the perfect time to review your business performance and set your goals for the coming year. Did you achieve what you planned this financial year? Look ahead to set new goals and re-align your business focus.

27 June 2023

innovation

CSIRO manufacturing program for SMEs

CSIRO is boosting Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability through free research and development support to businesses developing new products or services.

26 June 2023

economy

The ATO focus areas for 2022/23

As the end of the financial year approaches, it's important for business owners and taxpayers to be aware of the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) key focus areas this financial year. Understanding these focus areas can help keep you on the right side of the ATO and minimise the risk of audits or penalties.

21 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Industry focus of illicit drugs campaign

Latest crime statistics show a post-pandemic uptick in Victoria as Crime Stoppers ramps up a campaign to anonymously report organised crime and illicit drugs trade in the workplace.

21 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

“She is my guide and best friend”

Making a tax-deductible donation will ensure Guide Dogs Victoria continues its vital work in matching people with low vision or blindness with their perfect Guide Dog.

19 June 2023


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