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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

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

regional business

Prioritising regional business resilience

Prosperity in Victoria’s regions relies on equity and opportunity, Victorian Chamber Chief Executive Paul Guerra has told The Herald Sun Bush Summit 2023.

17 August 2023

metropolitan business

Forestry industry transition support

Financial support is available for businesses affected by the ending of native timber harvesting.

24 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

member stories

Joining forces for affordable housing in Victoria

Employers to partner with National Affordable Housing (NAH) to deliver affordable housing options for employees in Victoria – and reap the benefits from it.

18 July 2023

regional business

Cancelling Commonwealth Games disappointing but financially responsible

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

policy and advocacy

Victorian Budget 2023-24 to hit jobs and investment

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.

State and Federal Budgets

23 May 2023

policy and advocacy

2023 State Budget: Tax hikes, job cuts and stamp duty reform

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.

23 May 2023

economy

Business boost as commercial stamp duty phased out

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.

22 May 2023

health safety and wellbeing

WorkCover premium hike to hit business

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.

19 May 2023

policy and advocacy

Business slugged with 42 per cent increase to WorkCover premiums

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.

19 May 2023


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