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international affairs

Connect with UK businesses in Melbourne

Local businesses can network with UK counterparts in Melbourne as the British Consulate brings together a cohort of some of its most innovative tech businesses looking for Australian connections.

01 November 2023

manufacturing

New round of manufacturing growth program

Small and medium-sized Victorian manufacturers can now apply for grants under Round 2 of the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program.

03 November 2023

manufacturing

Boosting female employment in energy and manufacturing

Employers are invited to have their say on how Victoria can boost women’s participation in manufacturing and energy industries.

13 November 2023

esg

Sustainability awards recognise Chamber members

The Victorian Chamber congratulates members and all finalists nominated for the Premier's Sustainability Awards 2023.

15 November 2023

infrastructure

Industry input sought on local jobs legislation

Businesses can have their say on proposed reforms to the Local Jobs First Act 2003 – Australia’s longest-standing industry participation law.

20 November 2023

education and training

New partnership program to bridge skills gap

A new initiative created with input from the Victorian Chamber is providing a platform for industry to co-design training with TAFEs and dual-sector universities.

22 November 2023

innovation

Business Voice: A different side to Eddie McGuire

In Episode Two, Series Two of “Business Voice”, Melbourne icon Eddie McGuire takes the Victorian Chamber on a journey from his first steps into journalism to becoming one of Australia’s most recognised and respected identities.

23 November 2023

innovation

Growth program for tech start-ups

Tech businesses in Victoria will have access to extra support to expand through the Cremorne Digital Hub Scaleup Program.

27 November 2023

federal government

Industry Growth Program launches

The Industry Growth Program provides support services and matched grant funding of up to $5 million for innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to commercialise and grow their business.

29 November 2023

state government

Navigating the WorkCover Amendment Bill 2023

The Inquiry into the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (WorkCover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023 has shed light on critical concerns surrounding the proposed changes, with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry playing a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of businesses across the state.

14 December 2023

state government

‘Every Bit Different’ showcases best of Victorian tourism

A new Victorian tourism campaign has been launched alongside the Australian Open that aims to build on record-high visitor expenditure in the state.

15 January 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Consultation on proposed 2024 WorkCover regulations

Feedback is being sought on upcoming new regulations to support Victoria’s WorkCover scheme, which propose changes around compensation and self-insurance arrangements.

19 January 2024

education and training

New funding round for Women in Energy and Manufacturing

A Victorian Government initiative to help more women enter and succeed in the energy and manufacturing sectors is now open.

29 January 2024

health safety and wellbeing

More than $16 million in safety fines in 2023

WorkSafe Victoria has revealed its prosecutions activity for the past year, reminding employers that they face serious legal consequences if they put employees at risk.

30 January 2024

innovation

Business trusted to lead on global innovation

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer has highlighted growing confidence in business despite a “collision of trust, innovation, and politics” in Australia and around the world.

31 January 2024

economy

Transformative State Budget needed for business prosperity

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 State Budget submission outlines 44 policy recommendations across four focus areas to steer Victorian business through challenging economic times.  

State and Federal Budgets

06 February 2024


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