Safe Work Australia (SWA) recently published new resources on managing work health and safety (WHS) risks when workers are doing computer-based work from home.  

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.

The Victorian Government pilot scheme enabling casual, contract, self-employed workers access to sick and carer’s pay has been expanded and now includes more occupations.

Ahead of the 2023 Future Forte Conference, guest speaker Sonja Hood opens up about her career and experience here and abroad – and “seeing the world through a different lens”.

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

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

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.

Consultation is underway to determine how Australia’s largest businesses and financial institutions disclose their impacts on climate change – and how this will have a flow-on impact on small, medium and family enterprises (SMFEs).

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry acknowledges that the land we live, work, learn and support business on is the land of the Traditional Custodians, collectively the Indigenous Communities of Victoria.

Melbourne has been ranked as Australia’s top city and third globally in the 2023 Global Liveability Index, marking a steady rise as the city returns to normality from Covid-19.

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.

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.

Employers are on notice to address workplace fall hazards after WorkSafe statistics reveal 41 workers were killed and 7,395 workers seriously injured in workplace falls in the past five years.

The Victorian Government recently announced major changes to the state’s Workers’ Compensation scheme, which it plans to legislate later in 2023.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has increased award and minimum rates of pay by 5.75 per cent from 1 July 2023.

The Australian Government’s latest data reveals skills shortages remain across many sectors and in regional areas. If your business needs to fill its skills gap and future-proof its workforce, the Victorian Chamber can help through a range of training programs, staffing solutions, workplace support and more.