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innovation

Fostering Victoria’s booming startup ecosystem

According to LaunchVic CEO Kate Cornick, the average business founder is 42 years old, “so it's never too late to start a startup”.

08 August 2023

metropolitan business

New end-of-lease guidance for retail tenants

Retail tenants need to take important steps to prepare for the end of their lease to meet responsibilities and avoid issues.

07 August 2023

economy

“Victoria needs a better tax system”: State Opposition

A new discussion paper launched by the Victorian Opposition encourages people to have their say on Victoria’s tax system – which has introduced 50 new or increased taxes since 2014 and is described as “discouraging investment and job creation in our State”.

27 July 2023

metropolitan business

Forestry industry transition support

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

24 July 2023

economy

Regional Victorian Commonwealth Games cancelled

The Victorian Government will not proceed with hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, advising the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) that it will be terminating the Host Agreement.

20 July 2023

innovation

Upskilling Victoria’s manufacturing sector

Victorian businesses to equip workers with cutting-edge digital skills for the future through Digital Jobs for Manufacturing

19 July 2023

innovation

SummerTech LIVE back to boost digital skills

Applications are open to offer hands-on experience for hundreds of technology students and recent graduates, in turn helping ease the skills shortage in Victoria.

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

esg

Is your business ready for mandatory climate reporting?

Mandatory climate reporting is coming. Almost every Australian business, no matter its size, will be impacted by these changes.

12 July 2023

esg

Business faces climate reporting deadline in Australia

Consultation is underway to determine how Australia’s largest businesses and financial institutions disclose their impacts on climate change – and how this will have a flow-on impact on small, medium and family enterprises (SMFEs).

11 July 2023

esg

Yarra Valley Water’s stream to sustainability

Yarra Valley Water (YVW) is undertaking key energy initiatives to prepare for the future and become net-zero.

11 July 2023

innovation

New fund for industry innovation

A new research and development (R&D) fund has been established to help Victorian industry innovate, create new products and compete internationally.

10 July 2023

state government

Victoria’s visitor economy hits new highs

Victoria’s visitor economy celebrated a momentous occasion recently, with the latest figures showing tourism spending in our state surged to a record-breaking $35 billion.

05 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

innovation

CSIRO manufacturing program for SMEs

CSIRO is boosting Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability through free research and development support to businesses developing new products or services.

26 June 2023


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