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international affairs

World Chambers Congress 2023 travels to Geneva

Melbourne was recently announced as the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) host in 2025. Before then, the 2023 edition will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 21-23.

14 March 2023

innovation

What does ESG mean?

Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are

15 March 2023

federal government

Report highlights renewables investment shortfall

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has reported an increase in renewable investments but not enough to reach renewable energy targets.

ESG

17 March 2023

infrastructure

Exploring housing reform in Victoria

A report from independent advisory body Infrastructure Victoria (IV) highlights more choice and housing diversity is needed as Victoria’s population grows.

29 March 2023

member stories

Australian Grand Prix in the fast lane

With its future secure in Melbourne until 2037 and another huge weekend of action scheduled this year, the Australian Grand Prix continues to be a headliner on Victoria’s events calendar.

29 March 2023

international affairs

Fostering Australian business success in Asia

Two thirds of the world’s growth is predicted to come from Asia over the next decade, and efforts are being made to prepare Australia to achieve long-term financial and strategic outcomes in the region.

04 April 2023

international affairs

Skilled regional visa eligibility expands into metro

The Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) has expanded to include Metropolitan Melbourne applicants.

06 April 2023

international affairs

Teaching and health visa nominations fast-tracked

Fast-track nomination is now available in Victoria for skilled visa candidates with an eligible health, teaching or social services occupation who meet the minimum visa requirements.

18 April 2023

esg

Melbourne to host green energy summit

Melbourne has been chosen to host the inaugural Asia Pacific (APAC) Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit from 29-31 August.

21 April 2023

federal government

Major reform flagged for Australia’s migration system

Australia’s systems of managing visas, permanent residency, skilled migration and international students are set for an overhaul after a report deemed it was “not fit for purpose”.

28 April 2023

member stories

Rotary Convention returns to Melbourne after 30 years

In a boon for Melbourne, the City is set to welcome more than 14,000 Rotary members and participants from more than 120 countries and regions around the world for the 2023 Rotary International Convention.

09 May 2023

international affairs

Victorian Chamber recognised globally for gender equity

The Victorian Chamber’s flagship women-in-business program, Chamber Change, has been recognised as a gender equity leader, nominated as one of four finalists in the Best Gender Equity Project in the World Chambers Competition.

11 May 2023

state government

Master plan to grow Victoria’s visitor economy

The Victorian Government has released a strategic plan to shape the future of the State’s visitor economy over the next 10 years.

30 May 2023

international affairs

Melbourne climbs back up liveability rankings

Melbourne has been ranked as Australia’s top city and third globally in the 2023 Global Liveability Index, marking a steady rise as the city returns to normality from Covid-19.

22 June 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

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


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