The fundamentals of defence, skills and the transition to a net-zero economy are clear winners in an otherwise modest 2023-2024 Federal Budget that focuses on cost-of-living relief.

Solar power is now more accessible for small and medium businesses through measures announced in the 2023/24 Federal Budget combined with Victorian incentives.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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).

In 2023, one thing is undeniable: the future is digital. Right now, research shows that 64 per cent of all Australians use digital skills in their jobs. Within the next five years, that number is expected to grow to 90 per cent.  

With an increase in the volume and sophistication of cyber incidents, it’s never been more important for Australian businesses to strengthen their security.

A new round of the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Program is now running across the country.

Melbourne Chamber member Westpac is urging Australians to be wary of fraudsters who are taking advantage of current cost-of-living pressures to rip off unsuspecting victims.

Operational improvements to Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules have been signed into law to protect small businesses and their customers.

The Victorian Chamber rejects short-term rental caps and registration fees proposed by the City of Melbourne to help ease the housing crisis.

The Victorian Chamber wants to hear from businesses about their experience with the housing crisis. In particular, the causes and impacts of the housing crisis on your business, including finding and relocating staff, the rental market, planning constraints and changes to the tax system.