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economy

Grants to help propel your business in 2022

As we know, it’s been a challenging two years for many businesses in Victoria. The good news is there is a range of assistance available through various State or Commonwealth programs to help your business as we move out of the pandemic.

10 May 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 5 May 2022

The Victorian Budget was announced this week, and I'm sure you will have different views of what it means for you.

05 May 2022

economy

Treasurer lauds resilience of Victorian business

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas MP has praised business for the resilience it has shown as the state emerges from the pandemic and embarks on economic recovery.

04 May 2022

workplace relations

Age discrimination leads to $20,000 payout for employee

A shipping company was ordered to pay $20,000 to a former long-serving chief accountant after the Federal Court found he was subjected to age discrimination

02 May 2022

chief executive update

Opinion piece by Chief Executive Paul Guerra: Here's how to save the CBD

I love Melbourne. It’s the best city in the world. But COVID hasn’t been kind to our CBD and it’s becoming more obvious that our recovery is taking longer than we hoped.

30 April 2022

policy and advocacy

Help shape Victoria’s Visitor Economy

The Victorian Government is inviting the tourism industry to help shape the future of Victoria’s visitor economy.

29 April 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 20 April 2022

I’m sure you are all delighted with today’s State Government announcement on the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. It’s exactly what Victorian business needs to really get moving with our post-pandemic recovery.

20 April 2022

workplace relations

Victorian Chamber introduces HR Comply for businesses

The Victorian Chamber’s workplace relations advisors and consultants know how much time it can take to grasp compliance. It takes an in-depth and expert understanding of workplace relations and is never a case of set and forget.

19 April 2022

workplace relations

Spotlight on significant award changes in 2022

The four-yearly Fair Work Commission (FWC) review ended in 2020 and included a plethora of changes to many modern awards. Staying up to date is necessary to ensure you remain compliant.

19 April 2022

tourism and events

Victoria wins gold with 2026 Commonwealth Games

“Today’s announcement that Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games is sensational news for our whole state and cements our reputation as the sporting and events capital of the world.

12 April 2022

workplace relations

Managing employee performance and conduct: the disciplinary process

Managing poor performance or conduct requires an effective and careful disciplinary process to enable a business to consider all the relevant issues and determine an appropriate outcome.

12 April 2022

member stories

Grand Prix’s stunning return showcases Victoria to the world

The 2022 Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix has reaffirmed Melbourne’s status as the sporting and events capital of the nation, smashing crowd records and sending a strong message to the world that Melbourne is open for business.

11 April 2022

member stories

Bumper crowds as Melbourne comes alive for Grand Prix

More than 350,000 fans are expected to flock to Albert Park this weekend as the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix roars back into Melbourne.

08 April 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 6 April 2022

It’s Grand Prix week in Victoria and the excitement and energy is palpable. It will be extra special in 2022 as we remember the dramatic circumstances under which it was cancelled in 2020 when the reality of COVID-19 hit us like a wrecking ball. How far we have come since then as Victorian business continues to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.

06 April 2022

policy and advocacy

Alan Joyce supports quicker relaxation of isolation rules

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce AC says Australia can “move a bit faster” on relaxing rules around isolation for close contacts as the nation embarks on its economic recovery.

05 April 2022

economy

New paid parental leave benefits unveiled in Federal Budget

A federal election is in the air, which means it’s time for business to be on the lookout for policy announcements that might impact their business. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s Budget speech contained a raft of announcements business needs to consider, including proposed changes to the paid parental leave (PPL) scheme.

31 March 2022


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