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Contractor v Employee: Guidance from the ATO

Two recent High Court decisions emphasised the importance of written contractual agreements and the difficulty for businesses to correctly classify whether certain workers should be considered employees or independent contractors.

03 April 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

economy

ATO finalises work from home deduction approach for 2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released final guidance on how employees may choose to calculate their work from home deductions for this financial year.

27 March 2023

member stories

Chisholm Institute: Partnering TAFE with industry

Chisholm Institute is one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training providers, prominently placed across Melbourne’s southeast manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.

Fast Five

23 March 2023

esg

New tool maps Australia’s vehicle transition

EV Index is a new resource for businesses, policy makers, private owners and anyone wanting more information about the transition of Australia’s vehicle fleet.

21 March 2023

innovation

Growing business interest in artificial intelligence

A new report from the National AI Centre (NAIC) finds businesses have an increasing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) but face barriers in implementing AI technologies and solutions.

21 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

member stories

Member referral program to grow Victorian business

Know a business that could benefit from joining Victoria’s peak business body? The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to launch a member referral program to grow a more diverse and robust business community in Victoria.

16 March 2023

innovation

What does ESG mean?

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

15 March 2023

economy

Manufacturing and energy grants for business

State and federal grants are available now for small and medium businesses seeking energy efficiency upgrades as well as manufacturing growth opportunities.

14 March 2023

member stories

Indeed Australia: Connecting people with opportunities

As the top job site in the world with more than 300 million visitors every month, Indeed gives job seekers free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies; and employers a large talent pool and analytics to help inform their recruitment strategy.

Fast Five

08 March 2023

innovation

Help shape Victoria’s digital economy

Are you a Victorian business that produces, provides or critically relies on digital technology products or services?

06 March 2023

federal government

Federal Budget needs to empower Victorian business

Addressing labour and skills shortages, adopting a national approach to payroll tax and providing tax incentives to business to invest in energy efficient technologies are among the key recommendations of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2023-24 Federal Budget submission.

State and Federal Budgets

28 February 2023

member stories

Qantas launches regional grants program

Melbourne Chamber member Qantas is inviting regional community groups across Australia to apply for a share of $10 million as part of its grants program

28 February 2023

education and training

International student work rights extended

The Victorian Chamber welcomes Federal Government changes to boost the international education sector and address skills shortages in key industries.

21 February 2023

member stories

Simple ways to help manage your money better

The new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on what we want to achieve in 2023, personally or financially. Getting a head start on managing your finances and super can make a big difference in achieving your savings goals. From budgeting to managing your super, here are some simple ways to help improve your finances in 2023.

20 February 2023


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