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).

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

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.

The finalists for the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards have been revealed, featuring members of the Victorian and Melbourne Chambers of Commerce.

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

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.

In 2022, Australians reported losses of more than $80 million to scams initiated on social media alone, up from reported losses of $56 million in 2021 and $27 million in 2020.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) recently announced a Small Business Lodgement Amnesty Program to allow businesses to bring outstanding tax returns and business activity statements (BAS) up-to-date.

The .au domain has recently been recognised as one of the most popular and trusted domains globally, despite Australia’s relatively small population.

WorkCover changes announced today will see premiums increase by more than 40 per cent, changes to mental health eligibility and the creation of a new pilot program for impacted workers.

In Victoria, employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace for their employees and to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004.