The Victorian Chamber, together with key business and industry and education leaders, have presented our State’s business position in a communique to the Premier to take to the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit beginning in Canberra tomorrow.

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says the State Election on November 26 is a “turning point” for Victoria.

At a time of chronic workforce shortages, Victorian businesses can access a talent pool of experienced workers with in-demand digital skills through the Digital Jobs program.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the Victorian Skills Authority’s (VSA’s) recently released roadmap to ensure we have a skilled workforce to perform the jobs of the future.

Next month’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra shapes as a generational opportunity to address the most important issue facing Australia’s economy.  An opportunity that, if tackled properly, can transform not just the way we work but set us up for global success for generations to come.

Eligible casual, contract and self-employed workers now have access to 38 hours of sick and carer’s pay each year.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reiterated its concerns over the Victorian Government’s Fair Jobs Code.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry does not support the introduction of the Fair Jobs Code, as represented in our response to the Victorian Fair Jobs Code Stakeholder Discussion Paper in July 2020.

The Victorian Government is flagging the ban of specific single-use plastics from sale or supply across the state from 1 February 2023.

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System helps foster an inclusive and sustainable economy, ensuring Australians receive quality training while in employment.

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

The Victorian Chamber has welcomed the State Government’s $50 million investment to cut red tape and save Victorian businesses time and money.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has pledged to drive more job opportunities for international students to help address critical labour shortages.

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.

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.

The Victorian Government is launching a new round of the $60 million Small Business Ventilation Program.