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economy

Funding to help businesses lower energy bills now available

The Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund (BREEF) is now open to Victorian businesses, but you will need to register quickly as applications for phase 1 close on 31 December 2020.

16 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

Employers reminded to celebrate the end of 2020 safely

End-of-year work celebrations are likely to be very different this year as employers face new risks and challenges to provide a safe environment for their staff.

15 December 2020

education and training

Fast Five: how genU is staying focused on what matters most

2020 has been the hardest year aged care service providers have had to endure, but no matter the scale of the obstacles that stood in Clare Amies’ way, genU’s CEO has risen to the challenge.

Fast Five

14 December 2020

education and training

Government unveils findings of education pathways review

Following months of feedback and consultations with our members, VCCI’s Policy and Advocacy Team has helped shape the future of Victoria’s education system for students and businesses.

08 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

FWC backs staff who walked from site over COVID-19 risk

The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to pay their staff who refused to attend work after multiple colleagues tested positive for COVID-19.

04 December 2020

policy and advocacy

Applications now open for the Victorian Global Gateway Program

In response to the chaos the COVID-19 pandemic has caused on global import and export markets, established Victorian exporters can receive a one-off grant worth up to $50,000.

03 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

Bullying victim awarded $5.2 million by Federal Court

With no compensation cap on general protection claims, a software company has been ordered to pay a record $5.2 million in damages to an employee who made complaints about his colleagues.

02 December 2020

policy and advocacy

Victoria Summit 2021: building a bold vision for Victoria together

The Victorian Chamber is proud to present the Victoria Summit 2021 – an assembly of businesses, unions, universities, industry groups, community, cultural, sport and other thought leaders to shape the future of our state.

01 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

Fast Five: AIA making a commitment to making a difference

AIA Chief Executive Officer (Australia and New Zealand) and Director, Damien Mu, explains how he’s helping others achieve their dreams – if they follow three simple steps.

Fast Five

30 November 2020

health safety and wellbeing

New report reveals leading causes, industries of workplace fatalities

A new report released by Safe Work Australia shows how Australia's work-related fatality toll has risen from 146 in 2018 to 183 in 2019. Explore our interactive infographic.

26 November 2020

economy

2020-21 Victorian State Budget: building confidence, business, jobs

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has handed down the Andrews Government’s 2020-21 State Budget, delivering initiatives that support a jobs-led recovery, putting local business and workers first.

State and Federal Budgets

24 November 2020

economy

Christmas comes early in Victoria as COVID-19 restrictions ease again

With less than five weeks to go before Christmas, thousands of businesses are celebrating as Victoria progresses to the ‘last step’ in the State Government’s Roadmap for Reopening.

22 November 2020

policy and advocacy

Funding now available to help Victorian businesses go digital

The Victorian Government has opened registrations for sole traders and small businesses to join the Small Business Digital Adaption Program. Register now as places are limited!

19 November 2020

health safety and wellbeing

'Flagrant disregard' for worker safety results in massive fine

A worker has been seriously injured who was ordered to manually lift a 119kg steel beam, lift it above their head, and climb a ladder - all while in the rain.

18 November 2020

health safety and wellbeing

‘Intentions are irrelevant’ when determining sexual harassment

A tribunal panel has upheld a decision where an employee was the subject of discrimination and sexual harassment after displaying a poster intended to promote health and safety.

17 November 2020

economy

Creative Industries Strategy: how do we reclaim our global reputation?

The Victorian Government is renewing its landmark creative industries strategy, Creative State 2021-2025. Have your say before 1 December on what the creative sector needs to survive and thrive.

13 November 2020


economy

Funding to help businesses lower energy bills now available

16 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

Employers reminded to celebrate the end of 2020 safely

15 December 2020

education and training

Fast Five: how genU is staying focused on what matters most

Fast Five

14 December 2020

education and training

Government unveils findings of education pathways review

08 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

FWC backs staff who walked from site over COVID-19 risk

04 December 2020

policy and advocacy

Applications now open for the Victorian Global Gateway Program

03 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

Bullying victim awarded $5.2 million by Federal Court

02 December 2020

policy and advocacy

Victoria Summit 2021: building a bold vision for Victoria together

01 December 2020

health safety and wellbeing

Fast Five: AIA making a commitment to making a difference

Fast Five

30 November 2020

health safety and wellbeing

New report reveals leading causes, industries of workplace fatalities

26 November 2020

economy

2020-21 Victorian State Budget: building confidence, business, jobs

State and Federal Budgets

24 November 2020

economy

Christmas comes early in Victoria as COVID-19 restrictions ease again

22 November 2020

policy and advocacy

Funding now available to help Victorian businesses go digital

19 November 2020

health safety and wellbeing

'Flagrant disregard' for worker safety results in massive fine

18 November 2020

health safety and wellbeing

‘Intentions are irrelevant’ when determining sexual harassment

17 November 2020

economy

Creative Industries Strategy: how do we reclaim our global reputation?

13 November 2020

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