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infrastructure

Finding solutions to Victoria’s housing crisis

The Victorian Chamber wants to hear from businesses about their experience with the housing crisis. In particular, the causes and impacts of the housing crisis on your business, including finding and relocating staff, the rental market, planning constraints and changes to the tax system.  

31 August 2023

infrastructure

Victorian Chamber dismisses CBD short-stay reform proposal

The Victorian Chamber rejects short-term rental caps and registration fees proposed by the City of Melbourne to help ease the housing crisis.

29 August 2023

education and training

Sonja Hood on the importance of ‘difference’

Ahead of the 2023 Future Forte Conference, guest speaker Sonja Hood opens up about her career and experience here and abroad – and “seeing the world through a different lens”.

25 August 2023

metropolitan business

Help shape the future of Victorian business

With a vision to make Victoria the best place for businesses to start, grow and thrive, the Victorian Chamber wants to hear your goals and the support you need to achieve them.

23 August 2023

metropolitan business

Hybrid work here to stay: Chamber survey

The latest CBD occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry finds the office continues to play a vital role in our professional lives but employers are accepting flexible arrangements and work-life balance.

21 August 2023

digital and cyber

Small business and consumer data safety boosted

Operational improvements to Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules have been signed into law to protect small businesses and their customers.

16 August 2023

digital and cyber

Westpac warns on cost-of-living scams

Melbourne Chamber member Westpac is urging Australians to be wary of fraudsters who are taking advantage of current cost-of-living pressures to rip off unsuspecting victims.

16 August 2023

digital and cyber

Digital advisory opportunities for business

A new round of the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Program is now running across the country.

03 August 2023

digital and cyber

Cyber resources and reporting for business

With an increase in the volume and sophistication of cyber incidents, it’s never been more important for Australian businesses to strengthen their security.

25 July 2023

economy

Regional Victorian Commonwealth Games cancelled

The Victorian Government will not proceed with hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, advising the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) that it will be terminating the Host Agreement.

20 July 2023

digital and cyber

What does digital leadership look like in 2023?

In 2023, one thing is undeniable: the future is digital. Right now, research shows that 64 per cent of all Australians use digital skills in their jobs. Within the next five years, that number is expected to grow to 90 per cent.  

19 July 2023

policy and advocacy

How modern match-making tech can facilitate commercialisation and innovation

How to take your ’side hustle’ and forge a lasting business commitment

18 July 2023

policy and advocacy

Regulatory reform can drive Victoria’s growth

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released its Regulatory Reform Policy Paper, which puts forward the next pragmatic steps for Victoria’s Regulatory Reform Agenda. It provides a summary of the broad implications of regulatory burden in Victoria, and four significant policy reform recommendations that, if implemented, would enhance productivity, competitiveness, and the overall business environment in the state.

28 June 2023

policy and advocacy

Regulatory reform to ease cost of doing business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a Regulatory Reform Policy Paper to drive the next steps of regulatory reform in the state and grow business confidence and investment.

27 June 2023

international affairs

Melbourne climbs back up liveability rankings

Melbourne has been ranked as Australia’s top city and third globally in the 2023 Global Liveability Index, marking a steady rise as the city returns to normality from Covid-19.

22 June 2023

digital and cyber

ACCC explores social media risk to business

In 2022, Australians reported losses of more than $80 million to scams initiated on social media alone, up from reported losses of $56 million in 2021 and $27 million in 2020.

31 May 2023


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