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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

esg

Is your business ready for mandatory climate reporting?

Mandatory climate reporting is coming. Almost every Australian business, no matter its size, will be impacted by these changes.

12 July 2023

esg

Business faces climate reporting deadline in Australia

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).

11 July 2023

esg

Yarra Valley Water’s stream to sustainability

Yarra Valley Water (YVW) is undertaking key energy initiatives to prepare for the future and become net-zero.

11 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

state government

Victoria’s visitor economy hits new highs

Victoria’s visitor economy celebrated a momentous occasion recently, with the latest figures showing tourism spending in our state surged to a record-breaking $35 billion.

05 July 2023

policy and advocacy

Regulatory reform can drive Victoria’s growth

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released its Regulatory Reform Policy Paper, which puts forward the next pragmatic steps for Victoria’s Regulatory Reform Agenda. It provides a summary of the broad implications of regulatory burden in Victoria, and four significant policy reform recommendations that, if implemented, would enhance productivity, competitiveness, and the overall business environment in the state.

28 June 2023

esg

Clean economy strategy to guide net-zero transition

The Victorian Government has released a 10-year clean economy plan to create training and skills opportunities for workers, businesses, and industry as the state moves towards net zero by 2045.

22 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

innovation

Shaping Victoria’s future in innovation

Businesses and other stakeholders are being asked to help shape Victoria’s innovation policies to best transform ideas or research into new commercial opportunities, businesses or industries.

19 June 2023

esg

Guidance towards net-zero for business

Office-based businesses seeking assistance with the challenge of reducing emissions can explore CitySwitch, a free to join, national program delivered locally by participating councils.

15 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Managing the risk of workplace falls

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.

09 June 2023

state government

Victoria’s noise laws – what businesses need to know

Victoria’s noise laws call for all businesses to prevent noise pollution – regardless of your business’s size or activities. Understanding when noise is considered unreasonable is the first step to following the law.

09 June 2023


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