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economy

Melbourne wins World Chambers Congress bid

Melbourne has been announced as the host of the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC), to be held in September 2025 and co-organised by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

19 December 2022

policy and advocacy

Business Voice special episode

Enjoy a special episode of the Victorian Chamber’s podcast, Business Voice, as we speak to four prominent industry leaders about how business can power Victoria’s future.

15 December 2022

metropolitan business

Collaboration a drawcard as more CBD employees return to the office

More than four out of five CBD-based employees are working two or more days a week in the office, according to the latest survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

15 December 2022

metropolitan business

Boost for Melbourne as more employees return

More than 80 per cent of CBD-based employees are working two or more days a week in the office, according to the latest return-to-office survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

14 December 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 15 December 2022

What a year! As this is my last message for 2022, it seems only fitting to end the year on a positive note, with news that office occupancy in Melbourne’s CBD is climbing as Victoria continues its recovery.

14 December 2022

economy

Gender pay gap stalls

Annual data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) shows Australia’s gender pay gap remained stagnant in 2022.

13 December 2022

policy and advocacy

Chamber calls for reforms to boost jobs

Education and training reform, quicker visa processing times and income tax changes are the key recommendations of a Victorian Chamber submission to a Federal Government White Paper on boosting employment outcomes in Australia.

13 December 2022

metropolitan business

How Jessica Sepel built a business empire

Entrepreneur and founder of JSHealth, Jessica Sepel, has told the Victorian Chamber’s annual women in business luncheon how she built her wellness empire.

08 December 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 08 December 2022

Well, we didn’t get the outcome that we wanted for business with Federal Parliament passing the Industrial Relations Reforms Bill last week. So, we will now be ensuring we support you and your business to understand the impact of the changes and how you can navigate them.

08 December 2022

metropolitan business

Report highlights importance of internet for business

The 2022 Digital Lives of Australians report shows how valuable an asset the internet is for business and personal use in Australia despite ongoing cybersecurity threats.

06 December 2022

chief executive update

A strong voice for business

One of the great things about Australia is that we live in a democracy. We all had the chance to vote on the weekend and we congratulate Premier Daniel Andrews and the Labor Party on what was a decisive win in the Victorian Election.

01 December 2022

economy

Asia-Pacific crucial post-pandemic

The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Conference in Melbourne has been told the region will play a critical role in shaping the post-pandemic world.

30 November 2022

metropolitan business

Wage and skills barriers to hiring

The Victorian Chamber’s new Business Voice survey has revealed high wage expectations and skills shortages are the biggest barriers to filling vacant positions for businesses seeking to hire staff.

30 November 2022

economy

CACCI Conference Opens in Melbourne

The 36th Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry Conference (CACCI) has opened at the Melbourne and Convention and Exhibition Centre.

27 November 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 24 November 2022

This Saturday Victorians will go to the polls in what is shaping as a critical election for our business community after the many challenges of the past three years.

24 November 2022

policy and advocacy

Big election promises can kickstart business

As I walked the streets of Paris and London earlier this month, I was struck by how both cities are getting on with business despite the ongoing global economic challenges and uncertainty.

24 November 2022


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