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chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 26 February

The Victorian Chamber welcomes today’s State Government announcement that Victoria will return to COVID Safe Summer settings that were in place at Christmas time from 11.59pm tonight.

26 February 2021

economy

New grants available to business, some existing closing soon

Read here for the most up-to-date list of recently announced Government grants available to Victorian businesses, and existing grants still open for applications. Get in quick, some are closing soon.

23 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

One thing your business needs to reduce its Workcover premium

Having your business undergo an independent WorkCover Health Check can not only make your workplace safer, but can be the difference between having a black or red bottom line.

19 February 2021

economy

Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends but some restriction remain

Following the five day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victorians will return to COVID Normal, with a few restrictions still in place impacting businesses.

17 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Let’s get back to work Victoria!

Victorian businesses are breathing a sigh of relief today and are delighted that they can get back to work from 11.59pm tonight.

17 February 2021

economy

Victorian businesses plead for a rapid return to COVID Normal

The Victorian Chamber is exasperated that the State Government has not confirmed the lockdown’s conclusion tomorrow night as scheduled if cases were low and controlled.

16 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

Despite the Victorian Government cancelling Valentine’s Day for the hospitality, tourism and retail sectors, celebrating Valentine’s Day later will help ease the pain caused by the lockdown.

15 February 2021

economy

Victorian Chamber launches 28 February Valentine’s Day, #ValentinesDayDoOver, campaign

The Victorian Chamber has launched a campaign for couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day – properly –two weeks later, on 28 February to provide a much-needed boost for hospitality venues and florists blindsided by the sudden circuit breaker lockdown.

15 February 2021

economy

Support needed for business paying the price of another quarantine breach

With the circuit-breaker lockdown now in place to prevent any further spread of COVID-19, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Victorian Chamber) is urging the State Government to provide targeted support to the industries directly affected.

13 February 2021

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 12 February

Today is Groundhog Day for Victorian businesses. I know you are all feeling anxious and frustrated as another COVID-19 outbreak from hotel quarantine in Victoria has led to the State Government announcing a five-day lockdown to come into effect from 11.59pm tonight, Friday 12 February 2021.

12 February 2021

infrastructure

Infrastructure Victoria unveil their 30-year draft strategy

The CEO of Infrastructure Victoria, Michel Masson, has detailed the organisation’s recently-released 30-year Infrastructure Draft Strategy at a Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Leadership lunch.

12 February 2021

economy

How Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown impacts your business

Following a cluster of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Melbourne, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a ‘circuit breaker lockdown’ for all Victorians. Here’s what your business needs to know.

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Victorian business prepares for five-day lockdown

Victorian businesses are anxious and frustrated today as another COVID-19 outbreak from hotel quarantine in Victoria has led to the State Government announcing a five-day lockdown.

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Employee claims she was told to work unpaid or be 'eliminated’

An employer has been ordered to pay $14,550 to a former employee after claims the HR Manager demanded the employee work extra unpaid hours to make up for JobKeeper payments.

11 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Make the mental health of your staff a priority in 2021

There has never been a more important time than now for every business to pause, reflect and take action in creating a workplace environment that fosters positive mental health.

10 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

'Time theft': Study reveals almost $100 billion in unpaid overtime

Since 2009, the Centre for Future Work and the Australia Institute have produced compelling data on ‘time theft,’ a broad term that considers both overwork and unpaid overtime in the workforce.

09 February 2021


chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 26 February

26 February 2021

economy

New grants available to business, some existing closing soon

23 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

One thing your business needs to reduce its Workcover premium

19 February 2021

economy

Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends but some restriction remain

17 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Let’s get back to work Victoria!

17 February 2021

economy

Victorian businesses plead for a rapid return to COVID Normal

16 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

15 February 2021

economy

Victorian Chamber launches 28 February Valentine’s Day, #ValentinesDayDoOver, campaign

15 February 2021

economy

Support needed for business paying the price of another quarantine breach

13 February 2021

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 12 February

12 February 2021

infrastructure

Infrastructure Victoria unveil their 30-year draft strategy

12 February 2021

economy

How Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown impacts your business

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Victorian business prepares for five-day lockdown

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Employee claims she was told to work unpaid or be 'eliminated’

11 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Make the mental health of your staff a priority in 2021

10 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

'Time theft': Study reveals almost $100 billion in unpaid overtime

09 February 2021

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