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policy and advocacy

Geelong embraces hybrid working

A study by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has offered an insight into Geelong’s post-pandemic return-to-office trends.

28 July 2022

workplace relations

Negative google review leads to poor dismissal

The Fair Work Commission has found that an employee was unfairly dismissed because of two negative Google reviews received by the business. The dismissal did not show evidence of serious misconduct or a reason for dismissal that is ‘sound, defensible or well founded.’

25 July 2022

infrastructure

New role of cities in a post-pandemic future

A new Monash University Commission inquiry explores how secondary cities can complement central business districts (CBDs) and create positive impacts for society and economy.

22 July 2022

metropolitan business

Shining a light on gender equity advocates

The Victorian Chamber is proud to be represented on the judging panel of a new awards program recognising businesses and individuals who promote gender equity by our Chief Executive Paul Guerra.

19 July 2022

chief executive update

These three immigration solutions could ease worker shortages

The chronic nationwide worker shortage is the biggest obstacle to Australia’s economic recovery. In a globally competitive environment, we need to make sure Australia is renowned as a great place to work, build a career and base your business.

18 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber welcomes State Government recommendations

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the State Government’s recommendation for individual businesses to implement their own mask and working from home arrangements as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalisations rise.

13 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber launches new women in business program

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, is proud to launch Chamber Change, an industry-led program to empower women in business to mentor, network and grow.

13 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Boosting migration to benefit business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants to hear from businesses about what needs to be done to boost migration to help address worker shortages.

12 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Improving Victoria’s construction and infrastructure procurement

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking for your input on the Victorian Government’s construction and infrastructure procurement system

12 July 2022

economy

Victorian business hit by national energy crisis

Widespread energy constraints facing Victorian businesses will impact confidence and investment in the coming months.

11 July 2022

policy and advocacy

National energy crisis impacting Victorian business

Victorian businesses are struggling to deal with the national energy crisis with growing concerns about rising prices and supply pressures impacting their operations, according to a new Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey.

11 July 2022

workplace relations

Employee reinstated after ‘procedural muddle’

A judge has ordered an employee working in correction services be reinstated despite falling asleep on the job.

08 July 2022

workplace relations

New rule permits employers to check worker vaccination status

Updated regulations announced by the Victorian Government allow employers to collect a worker’s COVID-19 vaccination status for their own workplace obligations.

07 July 2022

metropolitan business

Enabling businesses to strive and thrive in Victoria

What are your business goals and do you have access to the best enablers to help you get there?

06 July 2022

health safety and wellbeing

WorkSafe workers’ compensation management plan

Members are invited to help inform the Victorian Chamber’s feedback on WorkSafe Victoria's implementation plan for the management of complex workers' compensation claims 

04 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Opinion piece by Chief Executive Paul Guerra: Change is not the enemy

Uncertainty is always challenging but if the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that we must continuously adapt as the world around us changes.

04 July 2022


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