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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

workplace relations

Applicant wins aggravated damages after discriminatory interview

A construction company has been ordered to pay compensation to a construction worker who called in relation to a job advisement. After telling the employer his age, he was laughed at.

07 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Federal Budget: what Victorian businesses need to know

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg MP has unveiled a ‘Bounce Back’ Budget which aims to boost Australia’s economy by creating jobs, improving skills and investing in the digital economy.

State and Federal Budgets

11 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

FWC deems ‘One Employer Policy’ unlawful despite pandemic

The Fair Work Commission has reminded businesses the COVID-19 pandemic does not give employers the unilateral right to vary or amend an employee’s conditions of employment.

12 May 2021

member stories

Never underestimate the importance of company culture

As an expert in Career Management, Elisabetta Farina explains how businesses can maximise the value of their employees while also creating a supportive and nurturing environment.

Fast Five

17 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Role of the workplace in addressing domestic and family violence

When discussing domestic and family violence (DFV) with our members and clients, there is clearly a consensus on the scale and urgency of this crisis confronting our homes and workplaces.

19 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Victorian State Budget: everything you need to know

The State Government has handed down the 2021-22 State Budget, featuring many recommendations put forward by the Victorian Chamber to enable business, grow business and make it easier to do business in Victoria.

State and Federal Budgets

20 May 2021

workplace relations

Employee labelled a "liar and a moron" awarded nearly $18,000

The Fair Work Commission has deemed an employee's dismissal ‘harsh’ despite the worker becoming frustrated with management and punching a hole in the wall during a meeting.

24 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

VCCI helping family businesses during time of crisis

Disputes within family businesses can be more complex and emotionally draining than those in larger companies, which is why the Victorian Chamber’s Workplace Relations team were called in.

26 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses close once again in seven-day snap lockdown

A little over three months since Victoria’s last lockdown, businesses will once again close their doors to the public as Acting Premier James Merlino announced another ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown.

27 May 2021

workplace relations

Changes to Casual Employment

On the 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economy Recovery) Act 2021 to provide clearer rights and obligations for casual employees.

28 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses receive $250 million lockdown support package

In response to Victoria’s fourth COVID-19 lockdown, the State Government has announced a $250 million package to support struggling Victorian businesses in their time of need.

30 May 2021

economy

‘Australia could be the posterchild for how to handle a pandemic’

While the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the APAC region finds itself leaps and bounds ahead of the pack, and according to ZACK Group, this is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Fast Five

31 May 2021

economy

New digital platform launched to connect local businesses

The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform, Capability Connection, to help manufacturers and suppliers do business and bolster local supply chains.

01 June 2021

economy

Victorian Government double-down on lockdown, financial support

The State Government has announced Lockdown 4.0 will be extended by seven days for Metropolitan Melbourne as a further $209 million in support has been put forward to support businesses.

02 June 2021


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