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health safety and wellbeing

New report documents work injury trends

Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a new report highlighting the trends and costs of workplace injury and illness in Australia.

20 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Fund to tackle workplace gendered violence

WorkSafe is encouraging workplaces to apply for a share in more than $4 million from the WorkWell Respect Fund towards new initiatives that help prevent work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment.

19 April 2023

economy

Innovation key to Victoria’s net-zero transition

The shift to a net-zero economy will require a collective effort but is a challenge Victoria can rise to with the right mindset and the right actions, enabling government and industry to work together to reach our emission targets and seize the economic opportunities for Victoria.

ESG

12 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Embracing people analytics as a competitive advantage

People analytics presents a significant opportunity for businesses. Those with the systems in place to collect data and use it to inform their decision-making can optimise talent programs, close skills gaps and improve business performance.

06 April 2023

education and training

Learn your own way with self-paced training

Experience the ultimate flexibility with the Victorian Chamber’s newly released e-learning self-paced courses covering themes of workplace mental health, an effective hybrid workforce and exporting essentials.

06 April 2023

member stories

How to navigate pay transparency laws

Late last year, the Federal Parliament passed significant amendments to the Fair Work Act to have companies remove pay secrecy provisions within employment contracts, among other workplace amendments.

05 April 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

member stories

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

education and training

Grow your career in Work Health and Safety

Want a rewarding career pathway while promoting health and safety outcomes for the good of society? The Victorian Chamber is launching our first Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) program for the year.

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

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace psychological health reform

With new Psychological Health Regulations on the horizon in Victoria, the Victorian Chamber has provided an update and delivered practical advice on navigating mental wellbeing in the workplace.

28 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Pandemic impacts on return-to-work outcomes

Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a new snapshot highlighting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work after an injury or illness.

27 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


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