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workplace relations

Federal Government introduces Closing Loopholes Bill

The Federal Government has introduced a Fair Work Act Amendment Bill to Federal Parliament, proposing significant changes to the industrial relations landscape which will impact the way we do business. 

06 September 2023

member stories

VicTrack interns on fast track to success

According to Ezadiin Omar, an internship is “like an armour of confidence that you can wear or a medal you can carry with you on your resume”.

Member Stories

05 September 2023

education and training

Providing digital skills to Victorian businesses

Some prominent industry names are benefiting from the SummerTech LIVE digital skills program co-delivered by the Victorian Chamber.

30 August 2023

member stories

Alstom: Shaping the future of rail

As a leading rail manufacturer, Alstom builds the trams and trains that service metro and regional Victoria.

29 August 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed before first shift

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has thrown out an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former employee who filed a General Protections claim after she questioned her pay and was consequently dismissed.

28 August 2023

innovation

Victoria’s ‘incredible story’ of innovation success

An exclusive Victorian Chamber event has heard how Victoria is fostering the development of self-driving trucks and other initiatives to maintain its mantle as the home of Australian innovation.

24 August 2023

workplace relations

Changes proposed to employee records exemption

The Federal Government is currently considering changes to privacy laws so it is timely for employers to ensure they understand their obligations to employees.

23 August 2023

education and training

Chamber members claim 2023 Victorian Training Awards

Melbourne Chamber members Melbourne Polytechnic and Jayco Australia were among the major winners at the 69th annual Victorian Training Awards.

21 August 2023

digital and cyber

Westpac warns on cost-of-living scams

Melbourne Chamber member Westpac is urging Australians to be wary of fraudsters who are taking advantage of current cost-of-living pressures to rip off unsuspecting victims.

16 August 2023

innovation

Recognising the best in gender equity

The Victorian Chamber’s Chief of Staff Chanelle Pearson will join the judging panel for the prestigious Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards 2023 presented by Business in Heels.

16 August 2023

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

innovation

Fostering Victoria’s booming startup ecosystem

According to LaunchVic CEO Kate Cornick, the average business founder is 42 years old, “so it's never too late to start a startup”.

08 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


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