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state government

WorkCover

The Victorian Chamber has been instrumental in the WorkCover negotiations and welcomes today’s developments.

05 March 2024

chief executive update

Stepping it Up

It’s been another hot week, with bushfires raging and many parts of Victoria on high alert due to severe weather.

29 February 2024

workplace relations

WGEA starts publishing gender pay gaps

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will report the gender pay gaps for every Australian employer with 100 or more employees as of 27 February 2024.

27 February 2024

workplace relations

Update on Fair Work Act changes in 2024

As workplace relations reform continues in 2024, the Victorian Chamber has compiled a guide of workplace rule changes and timeframes for their implementation to date.

26 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Is Victoria too lenient on OHS offences?

Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council has released a consultation paper exploring potential reforms to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences.

22 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

First industrial manslaughter conviction in Victoria

In a stark reminder to employers of their safety responsibilities, a stonemasonry business became the first company convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws, fined $1.3 million after causing the death of a worker who was fatally crushed at a Somerton factory.

22 February 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 22 February 2024

It was great to get back to Regional Victoria this week as some of the Victorian Chamber Team and I spent a couple of jam-packed days in Geelong.

22 February 2024

chief executive update

We need a plan for growth

With the state budget still months away, earnest discussions are occurring now to influence what will be handed down.

22 February 2024

state government

Business Bus takes off around Victoria

Whether starting, building, or transforming your business, Business Victoria’s Small Business Bus can help you develop your ideas and capabilities.

19 February 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 15 February 2024

It’s not panning out to be the week we had hoped for. On one of the busiest days for many of our members, the lights went out.

14 February 2024

workplace relations

Positive drug test not enough for termination

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found in favour of an employee’s unfair dismissal claim after returning a positive drug test.

14 February 2024

education and training

Paid training program for students expands

The State Government has boosted a program allowing students to finish Year 12 while pursuing paid training.

14 February 2024

regional business

Chamber Change comes to Geelong

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to announce that we will be hosting our internationally acclaimed women-in-business program, Chamber Change, in Geelong on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at GMHBA Stadium.

08 February 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 08 February 2024

I am proud to announce the release of our 2024-2025 Victorian Budget Submission. This comprehensive document, shaped by extensive industry consultation and survey data, presents 44 policy recommendations.

08 February 2024

metropolitan business

Australian jobs and hiring trends for 2024

What’s in store for Australian employers this year?

07 February 2024

policy and advocacy

Business focus on Regional growth and sustainability

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 State Budget Submission calls for a focus on catalysing economic growth and sustainability in Regional Victoria.

06 February 2024


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