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infrastructure

Not a question of ‘if’ your business will be attacked, only ‘when’

From sole traders to large corporations, Zynet Managing Director and CEO Paul Turner explains why every business needs to be prepared for the inevitable next generation of cybercrime.

Fast Five

19 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Childcare teacher dismissed after refusing flu vaccine

The Fair Work Commission has upheld a business’ decision to fire an employee who refused a free flu vaccine, but has rejected that the failure to be vaccinated impacted her ability to perform her role.

22 April 2021

economy

Support for Victoria’s Tourism and Events industry must be a priority

On behalf of our members, the Victorian Chamber has made a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and events sector.

23 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Hasty and inadequate HR process rendered dismissal unfair

The Fair Work Commission has deemed a mining company’s human resources disciplinary process ‘inadequate’ after a show cause letter was issued before an investigation was complete.

26 April 2021

economy

Business Support Fund to reopen to rejected applications

Twelve thousand Victorian businesses that were denied the State Government’s $10,000 Small Business Grant will have their applications reconsidered following an investigation by the Ombudsman.

27 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Planning a return to the office and anticipating employee reluctance?

While workers may argue there is ample evidence to support continued remote working arrangements, government health directions are no longer recommending working from home where ‘reasonably practicable,’ subject to density limits.

27 April 2021

economy

Vic business welcomes review of Business Support Fund applications

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the State Government’s announcement that it will reassess 12,000 applications for the first round of the Business Support Fund in response to a Victorian Ombudsman investigation.

27 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Building a digital safety management system has never been easier

The world has gone digital - whether it be shopping, banking, or ordering food. If technology has progressed this far, why are safety management tools lagging so far behind?

28 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

New QR Code requirements for business

28 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

How safe is your workplace? Find out with the free OHS Essentials Program

Need workplace safety advice for your small business? WorkSafe’s free OHS Essentials Program offers small businesses confidential, personalised and expert advice in improving workplace safety.

29 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Managing the performance of employees with mental health issues

Two of the Victorian Chamber’s experts come together to discuss how to manage a situation where an employee may be underperforming due to poor mental health and what steps can be taken.

30 April 2021

economy

Museums Victoria leaving the past behind and looking to the future

Following a difficult year for Museums Victoria, Director and CEO Lynley Crosswell is embracing future technologies to entertain, educate and evolve the way the organisation operates.

Fast Five

03 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

FWC weighs interests of a business, employee and community safety

A Cleansing Services Operator was fired after riding on the back of a moving garbage truck. With more than 40 years of experience behind him, the former employee says his dismissal was harsh.

04 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Victorian businesses required to adopt Government’s QR Code system

The Victorian Government has announced that from 28 May, all Victorian businesses will be required to use the Victorian Government’s QR Code Service via the Service Victoria app.

07 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Goal posts shift again on QR Code check in, density caps lifted

The State Government has today announced that all venues and businesses required to undertake electronic record keeping for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes must use the State Government’s QR Code system from 28 May.

07 May 2021

economy

Federal ‘Bounce Back’ Budget to get women and young people into work and grow Australia's economy

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the Federal Government’s ‘Bounce Back’ Budget which will boost the digital economy, skills and jobs, and make the workplace more appealing for women, to assist our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

State and Federal Budgets

11 May 2021


infrastructure

Not a question of ‘if’ your business will be attacked, only ‘when’

Fast Five

19 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Childcare teacher dismissed after refusing flu vaccine

22 April 2021

economy

Support for Victoria’s Tourism and Events industry must be a priority

23 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Hasty and inadequate HR process rendered dismissal unfair

26 April 2021

economy

Business Support Fund to reopen to rejected applications

27 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Planning a return to the office and anticipating employee reluctance?

27 April 2021

economy

Vic business welcomes review of Business Support Fund applications

27 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Building a digital safety management system has never been easier

28 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

New QR Code requirements for business

28 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

How safe is your workplace? Find out with the free OHS Essentials Program

29 April 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Managing the performance of employees with mental health issues

30 April 2021

economy

Museums Victoria leaving the past behind and looking to the future

Fast Five

03 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

FWC weighs interests of a business, employee and community safety

04 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Victorian businesses required to adopt Government’s QR Code system

07 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Goal posts shift again on QR Code check in, density caps lifted

07 May 2021

economy

Federal ‘Bounce Back’ Budget to get women and young people into work and grow Australia's economy

State and Federal Budgets

11 May 2021

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