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international affairs

Businesses urged to boost cybersecurity amid heightened risk

The Australian Government’s lead cyber security agency, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), has encouraged organisations to urgently review their systems in light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

28 February 2022

member stories

The breaking wave of technical debt, by Matt Nidd – Chief Delivery Officer at DB Results

Most large Financial Services Industry (FSI) organisations have technology landscapes that have developed organically through multiple waves of architectural influence and as a result, significant technical debt. In this context, technical debt is the aggregate cost to resolve end-of-life/support risks, security vulnerabilities, exponentially increasing cost-of-ownership and an inability to service contemporary market demands.

25 February 2022

member stories

Delaware North: Serving up quality food and consumer experiences

Providing exceptional food services and retail management at many large-scale venues and attractions across the globe, it’s likely Delaware North has been behind the scenes of a recent event you have attended or a tourist destination you have visited.

Fast Five

23 February 2022

covid 19

The green light we’ve been waiting for

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is elated by today’s announcement that the State Government’s ‘strong recommendation’ to work or study from home will be removed, while masks will no longer be needed in most indoor settings as of 11:59pm on Friday, 25 February 2022.

22 February 2022

covid 19

Work from home orders and mask rules eased

The State Government is dropping the ‘strong recommendation’ that Victorians work from home, while masks will no longer be needed in offices and most other indoor settings, following the latest update to Pandemic Orders.

22 February 2022

covid 19

QR code and density rules eased as office settings remain

The State Government has eased several restrictions around density limits, QR check-ins and surveillance testing, with changes to office settings flagged, but yet to be formalised.

17 February 2022

covid 19

Good news for hospitality, but offices waiting for green light

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the State Government’s decision to change a number of COVID-19 restrictions in a move that will assist in boosting business but we are frustrated that the State Government is yet to give the green light for workers to begin returning to the office safely.

17 February 2022

member stories

How the Victorian Chamber helped Holmesglen Institute expand into South Korea

The Victorian Chamber has vast expertise in business development for Australian entities seeking to expand into Asia and vice-versa, conducting market research and feasibility studies, developing market entry strategies, implementing business plans and much more.

16 February 2022

covid 19

Business recovery webinar outlines path to prosperity for Victorian producers

The Victorian Chamber was pleased to partner with Crown Melbourne on business recovery webinars designed to help regional businesses bounce back following consecutive lockdowns and sparse tourism.

Regional Victoria

16 February 2022

covid 19

COVID-19 tests to become tax deductible

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce legislation that will make COVID-19 testing expenses tax deductible for individuals and businesses when used to attend a place of work.

10 February 2022

covid 19

Victorian Chamber announces COVIDSafe Business Award winners

The Victorian Chamber, in partnership with the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR), is proud to today announce the winners of the inaugural Victorian COVIDSafe Business Awards.

08 February 2022

covid 19

Australia reopens borders to double-vaccinated international visitors

The Victorian Chamber applauds National Cabinet’s decision to reopen Australia's borders to all double-vaccinated visa holders on February 21, following an announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

07 February 2022

member stories

Key social media trends in 2022, by George Hawwa - Growth Director at Attention Experts

Each year, around this time, I enjoy taking a few moments to reflect on what transpired in social media marketing over the last 12 months — and how businesses would need to adapt to keep growing through social media.

07 February 2022

chief executive update

Use them or lose them: supporting businesses through 'shadow' lockdowns

If you were lucky enough to get in a break over the school holidays, you would have noticed the crippling effect that Covid-19 is having on our small businesses across the state.

28 January 2022

covid 19

Temporary visa changes to address workforce shortages

In efforts to address current workforce shortages due to COVID-19 and aid Australia’s economic recovery, the Australian Government has amended visa conditions for student and working holiday makers.

21 January 2022

member stories

York Park Group: delivering policy results through trust and authenticity

COVID-19 intensified the challenges faced by government and private sectors in delivering policy outcomes that balance public health, economic development, sustainability and social cohesion. Founded during the pandemic, York Park Group manages such complex issues and reputations through research, strategic communications and political counsel.

Fast Five

20 January 2022


international affairs

Businesses urged to boost cybersecurity amid heightened risk

28 February 2022

member stories

The breaking wave of technical debt, by Matt Nidd – Chief Delivery Officer at DB Results

25 February 2022

member stories

Delaware North: Serving up quality food and consumer experiences

Fast Five

23 February 2022

covid 19

The green light we’ve been waiting for

22 February 2022

covid 19

Work from home orders and mask rules eased

22 February 2022

covid 19

QR code and density rules eased as office settings remain

17 February 2022

covid 19

Good news for hospitality, but offices waiting for green light

17 February 2022

member stories

How the Victorian Chamber helped Holmesglen Institute expand into South Korea

16 February 2022

covid 19

Business recovery webinar outlines path to prosperity for Victorian producers

Regional Victoria

16 February 2022

covid 19

COVID-19 tests to become tax deductible

10 February 2022

covid 19

Victorian Chamber announces COVIDSafe Business Award winners

08 February 2022

covid 19

Australia reopens borders to double-vaccinated international visitors

07 February 2022

member stories

Key social media trends in 2022, by George Hawwa - Growth Director at Attention Experts

07 February 2022

chief executive update

Use them or lose them: supporting businesses through 'shadow' lockdowns

28 January 2022

covid 19

Temporary visa changes to address workforce shortages

21 January 2022

member stories

York Park Group: delivering policy results through trust and authenticity

Fast Five

20 January 2022

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