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economy

Get your business ready for EOFY

EOFY is the perfect time to review your business performance and set your goals for the coming year. Did you achieve what you planned this financial year? Look ahead to set new goals and re-align your business focus.

27 June 2023

workplace relations

Compensation for domestic violence leave dismissal

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered compensation of $17,874.70 to an employee found to be unfairly dismissed after taking family and domestic violence (FDV) leave.

27 June 2023

innovation

CSIRO manufacturing program for SMEs

CSIRO is boosting Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability through free research and development support to businesses developing new products or services.

26 June 2023

workplace relations

Understanding the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme

The Victorian Government’s Portable Long Service Leave (LSL) Scheme has recently reached a milestone of 3,000 registered businesses.

21 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

“She is my guide and best friend”

Making a tax-deductible donation will ensure Guide Dogs Victoria continues its vital work in matching people with low vision or blindness with their perfect Guide Dog.

19 June 2023

member stories

Queen Victoria Market: Melbourne’s winter warmer

The Winter Night Market encapsulates Queen Victoria Market’s ongoing reinvention as one of Melbourne’s most important cultural hubs, continuously evolving more than 145 years after first opening.

Member Stories

15 June 2023

esg

Guidance towards net-zero for business

Office-based businesses seeking assistance with the challenge of reducing emissions can explore CitySwitch, a free to join, national program delivered locally by participating councils.

15 June 2023

workplace relations

Manager paid less due to ‘unconscious bias’

Victoria’s Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that Austin Health treated a manager unfavourably because of her gender. Austin Health allegedly ignored her repeated attempts to negotiate her salary despite her male colleagues being paid higher rates.

13 June 2023

workplace relations

Secure Jobs Better Pay changes for June 2023

From Tuesday 6 June 2023, significant changes relating to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 came into effect.

09 June 2023

esg

Top ESG tips for business leaders

Industry experts give their tips on how small and large enterprises can use Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) to create and sustain long-term value. 

07 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing your business for WorkCover changes

The Victorian Government recently announced major changes to the state’s Workers’ Compensation scheme, which it plans to legislate later in 2023.

07 June 2023

member stories

Social Traders: Unlocking business for good

Social Traders are trailblazers of ‘business for good’ through social enterprise and social procurement.

Fast Five

06 June 2023

federal government

FWC raises minimum wage by 5.75 per cent

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has increased award and minimum rates of pay by 5.75 per cent from 1 July 2023.

02 June 2023

member stories

Unlocking potential and building future workforces

Youth Activating Youth (YAY) and Victorian Chamber teamed up with Jobs Victoria on an internship program to tackle the skills shortage while empowering multicultural youth in the jobs market.

Member Stories

31 May 2023

workplace relations

Employee reinstated after social media misconduct

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has criticised an employer’s ‘tick and flick’ approach to social media and standards policy training after one employee’s dismissal was overturned and another’s upheld for various social media contraventions.

30 May 2023

workplace relations

Safeguarding your business against employee claims

Running a business can be challenging enough without employee issues arising but many employers will need to address a performance or conduct matter at some stage.

25 May 2023


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