It’s free to join the Victorian Chamber Community!

Sign up and receive the latest business news and updates, opportunities to network and shape Advocacy from Victoria’s largest and most influential partner.

It’s free to join the Victorian Chamber Community!

News and media

workplace relations

Verbal 'resignation' leads to unfair dismissal

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found an employee was harshly dismissed after expressing his desire to quit in a heated argument.

14 August 2023

manufacturing

Chamber manufacturing members honoured

The Victorian and Melbourne Chambers of Commerce congratulate members and all businesses honoured at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards for 2023.

14 August 2023

member stories

Hybrid work acceptance grows, but only slightly

Workers and employers continue to navigate the balance of working from home and in the office.

09 August 2023

workplace relations

How to avoid wage underpayments

Wage underpayments can result in long audits, costly penalties and reputational damage to your business.

09 August 2023

metropolitan business

New end-of-lease guidance for retail tenants

Retail tenants need to take important steps to prepare for the end of their lease to meet responsibilities and avoid issues.

07 August 2023

member stories

iBuild: Fostering loyalty through opportunity

As a former international student, Jackson Yin knows the difficulties of finding employment in an overseas country. It’s why his business is giving back to multicultural youth in Australia through the Victorian Chamber’s internship program with Youth Activating Youth (YAY) and Jobs Victoria.

Member Stories

03 August 2023

member stories

Elevating business through Melbourne Chamber membership

Revamped Melbourne Chamber of Commerce (MCC) member categories enable businesses to gain maximum value from targeted networking and corporate entertaining, policy shaping, business advising and support, and brand building.

03 August 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Paid family and domestic violence leave

Employees have access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period under new laws.

01 August 2023

workplace relations

Preparing for enterprise agreement negotiations

It’s important for employers to keep abreast of legislative changes and the business landscape to secure an enterprise agreement (EA) that benefits your business and employees.

31 July 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Does your business have a recruiting glass ceiling?

Ethnic name discrimination highlights glass ceilings do exist in the workplace, according to a Monash Business School study.

31 July 2023

workplace relations

Employee unlawfully dismissed due to disability

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found an employer unlawfully dismissed an employee after learning about their ADHD and autism diagnosis and medication use.

27 July 2023

metropolitan business

Forestry industry transition support

Financial support is available for businesses affected by the ending of native timber harvesting.

24 July 2023

workplace relations

How to manage employee warnings

From verbal warnings to disciplinary hearings, managers and employers will be required to take the lead in these challenging exchanges with employees as part of accountability measures in the workplace.

19 July 2023

digital and cyber

What does digital leadership look like in 2023?

In 2023, one thing is undeniable: the future is digital. Right now, research shows that 64 per cent of all Australians use digital skills in their jobs. Within the next five years, that number is expected to grow to 90 per cent.  

19 July 2023

member stories

Joining forces for affordable housing in Victoria

Employers to partner with National Affordable Housing (NAH) to deliver affordable housing options for employees in Victoria – and reap the benefits from it.

18 July 2023

esg

Is your business ready for mandatory climate reporting?

Mandatory climate reporting is coming. Almost every Australian business, no matter its size, will be impacted by these changes.

12 July 2023


Restricted Page

You are being redirected to our login page!