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.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the State Government’s recommendation for businesses to implement their own mask and working from home arrangements as we deal with the current rise in COVID-19 cases and other illnesses.

Widespread energy constraints facing Victorian businesses will impact confidence and investment in the coming months.

A judge has ordered an employee working in correction services be reinstated despite falling asleep on the job.

Updated regulations announced by the Victorian Government allow employers to collect a worker’s COVID-19 vaccination status for their own workplace obligations.

What are your business goals and do you have access to the best enablers to help you get there?

The start of the 2022-23 financial year also ushers in a raft of new costs for businesses with wages, superannuation and energy prices rising from today, July 1.

The end of the financial year is upon us as are the school holidays. It’s great to see so many people travelling again, particularly to our regional areas, and supporting local businesses.

The Victorian Government recently announced changes to the state’s vaccine mandates.

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (EOHRC) has launched a survey of businesses to help close the gender pay gap in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The sooner a business acts on workplace conflict, the more likely it is to achieve a resolution. Managing conflict quickly can reduce ongoing disputes and reduce legal risk

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the announcement by the Andrews Government of a $100 million investment for the Breakthrough Victoria University Innovation Platform, to drive innovation, new businesses and create thousands of new jobs.

Victoria’s regions account for almost 20 per cent of the state’s economy and are worth about $72 billion a year

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce a series of upcoming Regional Policy and Advocacy Roundtable meetings, in the lead up to the State Election in November.

Sustainability is as much about better utilising existing assets and people as it is implementing major change.