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Australia’s energy sector and 2024 opportunities

Energy remains an ever-critical issue across the spectrum of Australian society, touching consumers, businesses, communities, and politicians alike, writes York Park Group’s Hugo Twopeny.

06 March 2024

member stories

Social procurement on the rise

Social Traders’ impact report showcases the growing impact of social enterprise on employment and wellbeing outcomes in Australia

05 March 2024

state government

WorkCover

The Victorian Chamber has been instrumental in the WorkCover negotiations and welcomes today’s developments.

05 March 2024

member stories

Business owners warned of increased burglaries

Melbourne Chamber member RACV is encouraging small business owners to check that they have the right security and insurance policies in place after an uptick in theft in the past year.

28 February 2024

member stories

Why small businesses are decarbonising and how to get started

Customers are taking more interest in how businesses impact the environment. That’s why it’s so important for businesses to focus on lowering their carbon footprint.

28 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Is Victoria too lenient on OHS offences?

Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council has released a consultation paper exploring potential reforms to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences.

22 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

First industrial manslaughter conviction in Victoria

In a stark reminder to employers of their safety responsibilities, a stonemasonry business became the first company convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws, fined $1.3 million after causing the death of a worker who was fatally crushed at a Somerton factory.

22 February 2024

chief executive update

We need a plan for growth

With the state budget still months away, earnest discussions are occurring now to influence what will be handed down.

22 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Preventing work-related mental injuries

A workforce without injury and illness benefits both employees and employers. By taking proactive steps as an employer, you can keep your workplace safer, healthier and more productive.

20 February 2024

state government

Business Bus takes off around Victoria

Whether starting, building, or transforming your business, Business Victoria’s Small Business Bus can help you develop your ideas and capabilities.

19 February 2024

education and training

Paid training program for students expands

The State Government has boosted a program allowing students to finish Year 12 while pursuing paid training.

14 February 2024

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CSIRO and Swinburne University launch decarbonisation program

Melbourne Chamber members CSIRO and Swinburne University have established a new partnership to tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development. 

13 February 2024

policy and advocacy

Business focus on Regional growth and sustainability

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 State Budget Submission calls for a focus on catalysing economic growth and sustainability in Regional Victoria.

06 February 2024

policy and advocacy

Business advocates for a transformative State Budget

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 Victorian Budget submission calls for a stop to imposing additional costs on business, while empowering the private sector to launch our state into economic prosperity.

06 February 2024

economy

Transformative State Budget needed for business prosperity

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 State Budget submission outlines 44 policy recommendations across four focus areas to steer Victorian business through challenging economic times.  

State and Federal Budgets

06 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

More than $16 million in safety fines in 2023

WorkSafe Victoria has revealed its prosecutions activity for the past year, reminding employers that they face serious legal consequences if they put employees at risk.

30 January 2024


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