Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.

Beyond exchanging business cards or adding LinkedIn contacts, networking builds meaningful relationships that can help people and organisations grow.

Recent power outages have highlighted the need for a plan that outlines not only Victoria’s journey to net zero emissions, but also ensures energy supply during the transition, a special Victorian Chamber event has heard.

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

Tech businesses in Victoria will have access to extra support to expand through the Cremorne Digital Hub Scaleup Program.

Businesses can have their say on proposed reforms to the Local Jobs First Act 2003 – Australia’s longest-standing industry participation law.