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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

esg

CSIRO and Swinburne University launch decarbonisation program

Melbourne Chamber members CSIRO and Swinburne University have established a new partnership to tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development. 

13 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

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

policy and advocacy

Business advocates for a transformative State Budget

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 Victorian Budget submission calls for a stop to imposing additional costs on business, while empowering the private sector to launch our state into economic prosperity.

06 February 2024

economy

Transformative State Budget needed for business prosperity

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 State Budget submission outlines 44 policy recommendations across four focus areas to steer Victorian business through challenging economic times.  

State and Federal Budgets

06 February 2024

workplace relations

Employee unlawfully dismissed due to illness

A casual teenage worker has received compensation after being sacked while sick with a chest infection.

05 February 2024

workplace relations

Why you must correctly classify and pay employees

A recent Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia decision is a timely reminder of the importance of ongoing business compliance around employee classification and pay.

31 January 2024

health safety and wellbeing

More than $16 million in safety fines in 2023

WorkSafe Victoria has revealed its prosecutions activity for the past year, reminding employers that they face serious legal consequences if they put employees at risk.

30 January 2024

education and training

New funding round for Women in Energy and Manufacturing

A Victorian Government initiative to help more women enter and succeed in the energy and manufacturing sectors is now open.

29 January 2024

member stories

Human Synergistics: Developing high-performing leaders and workplace cultures

Human Synergistics is a consultancy that helps develop effective leaders, innovative teams, and positive workplace cultures.

Fast Five

24 January 2024

member stories

Top grants for your business in 2024

Make this year count by accessing a range of grants, programs and support services to grow or assist your business and workforce.

22 January 2024

digital and cyber

Cyber breaches and their consequences

A recent cyber breach at Nissan has brought to light the multifaceted impacts of cybersecurity incidents in today's interconnected business world.

22 January 2024

workplace relations

Attorney awarded compensation for unfair dismissal

A patent and trademark attorney has been awarded compensation after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that although there was a valid reason for dismissal, the termination process was harsh.

22 January 2024


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