Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is again heading to regional Victoria to speak with local businesses to inform a regional policy that focuses on increasing competitive advantage and investment, building on what we learned in previous engagements.

The 2024-25 State Budget is a ‘no frills’ Budget: the Victorian Chamber welcomes no new taxes on business, which was our number one advocacy priority.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the strong support for natural and renewable gas as a key energy source for Australian business and industry.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes initiatives in the 2024-25 Federal Budget to stimulate business growth, but there are missed opportunities in the areas of tax reform, fiscal strategy to address future debt and a plan for Regional Australia.