The Honourable Linda Dessau AC CVO, former Governor of Victoria says her role taught her “how lucky we are” to be in Victoria, even if there’s a long way to go on social issues such as gender equality.

In the ever-expanding gamut of business concerns, cyber threats lurk in the shadows until emerging as menaces.

The 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy is a roadmap aiming to make Australia a world leader in cyber security by 2030.

The Federal Government has announced two new initiatives to support small and medium businesses to strengthen their cyber security capabilities.

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

One cyber incident is reported every six minutes, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC’s) latest Annual Cyber Threat Report, a 23 per cent increase on the year before.

One of Victoria’s biggest business surveys has revealed the Victorian Chamber is the trusted voice of business at a time of significant challenges and opportunities for business in Victoria.

Critical infrastructure sectors including healthcare, transport and energy are vulnerable to cybercrime, natural hazards and geopolitical tensions, which is why it is crucial we ensure the security and resilience of these essential services.

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.

New food safety standards will come into effect on Friday 8 December 2023 with updated training requirements that will impact most Victorian food businesses.

Melbourne's famous Hoddle grid must be accessible and safe to all users and consider the needs of business, the Victorian Chamber tells a City of Melbourne draft Future Streets Framework.

The Victorian Digital Technology Sector Survey 2023 helps the Victorian Government understand the challenges and opportunities currently facing digital technology businesses in Victoria.

Our postcodes are as likely to affect our life expectancy as much as our genetic code, meaning planning for Victoria’s future must consider our health and wellbeing needs, the Future Victoria event has heard.

All Australian businesses are set to be impacted by the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger data privacy protections in its response to the review of the Privacy Act.

With a new Premier and Deputy, it’s a new dawn in Victoria. The business community is ready to play our part for the future we all aspire to. 

The Victorian Chamber has released a first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position with 24 pragmatic recommendations to protect small, medium and family businesses from cyber criminals, in a comprehensive cyber suite that includes a Security Checklist and Self-Paced Training for businesses.