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.

EOFY is the perfect time to review your business performance and set your goals for the coming year. Did you achieve what you planned this financial year? Look ahead to set new goals and re-align your business focus.

As the end of the financial year approaches, it's important for business owners and taxpayers to be aware of the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) key focus areas this financial year. Understanding these focus areas can help keep you on the right side of the ATO and minimise the risk of audits or penalties.

Latest crime statistics show a post-pandemic uptick in Victoria as Crime Stoppers ramps up a campaign to anonymously report organised crime and illicit drugs trade in the workplace.

Making a tax-deductible donation will ensure Guide Dogs Victoria continues its vital work in matching people with low vision or blindness with their perfect Guide Dog.

Employers are on notice to address workplace fall hazards after WorkSafe statistics reveal 41 workers were killed and 7,395 workers seriously injured in workplace falls in the past five years.

The Victorian Government recently announced major changes to the state’s Workers’ Compensation scheme, which it plans to legislate later in 2023.

Treasurer of Victoria Tim Pallas told Victorian Chamber guests that the 2023/24 Victorian Budget was “a really difficult budget” but was confident of the path ahead for business in the State.

The negatives outweigh the positive initiatives for business in the Victorian State Budget 2023-24 released today, with medium and large businesses and multiple property owners facing increased costs to repay State debt.

Today’s State Budget of new and increased taxes and levies will hit medium to large businesses and property owners. It will directly impact jobs and investment in Victoria.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the Victorian Government announcement to replace stamp duty for commercial and industrial properties with an annual property tax.

WorkCover changes announced today will see premiums increase by more than 40 per cent, changes to mental health eligibility and the creation of a new pilot program for impacted workers.

Today’s State Government announcement of a 42 per cent increase in WorkCover premiums to 1.8 per cent makes our scheme the most expensive in the country and is yet another increase to the cost of doing business in Victoria.

The Victorian Chamber’s third Business Voice trend survey has revealed a drop in confidence concerning business’ revenue growth with almost one-third of businesses responding that they are less likely to recruit new staff, compared to one in four just six months ago.

Victorian businesses are bracing themselves for lower revenue growth and slowing staff recruitment in the coming months as the cost-of-living crisis hits, the latest Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey reveals.

In Victoria, employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace for their employees and to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004.