Depending on the sector in which you’re operating and the type of contract under tender, some government bodies can help you prepare a winning bid and also help you meet all the conditions and requirements of the won contract.

The release earlier this week of the Federal Government’s 2019-20 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows Australia continues to face challenging economic conditions.

Welcome to our last bulletin for 2019 and for the decade. This week, after eight and a half years as Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Stone AM delivers his final update. Read about the Victorian Chamber’s call for decisive action on climate change, information on our January-June 2020 course directory, and more!

How and where Government makes announcements that allow business to benefit.

Box Hill Institute CEO and Managing Director Vivienne King answers our burning questions from our latest Hot Topic: Strategic planning.

Procurement Australasia Ltd CEO Joe Arena answers our burning questions from our latest Hot Topic : Government tenders.

This week’s update includes information on a new workplace manslaughter law, details of briefings being held by the Victorian Chamber on how employers can prepare and respond to this law, plus more on our current Business Trends and Prospects Survey, closing on Wednesday 11 December.

As the 4-year review enters the final stages, Modern Award variations are beginning to be released. The Fair Work Commission has released 31 varied awards which will commence operation on 4 February 2020.

A new $520 million capital investment fund has been established to help accelerate small business lending.

Thriving manufacturer BRITEX has constantly reinvented itself as since it began fabricating steel in Melbourne more than 80 years ago.

Australian businesses report skills shortages as one of the biggest problems they face and claim it is increasingly hard to find the right people with the right skills locally.

This week’s update includes the announcement of our new President Karyn Sobels, Deputy President Adrian Kloeden and new Board Directors Kylie Warne, Michelle Winzer and Jeremy Blackshaw; we also acknowledge and thank outgoing President Don Rankin, provide an update on the Workplace Manslaughter Bill and information regarding the Victorian Chamber’s current Business Trends and Prospects Survey.

For complete compliance, employers should be aware of impending changes which could significantly affect current, accepted workplace practices, including payments of salaries.

Shape our advocacy and you could win a $300 credit to attend any event on our 2020 calendar.

Here we give you an overview of the key rules and guidelines that apply to all goods and services, along with the government departments responsible for administering them. There are also some policies specific to infrastructure and construction projects.

The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce (MCC) is pleased to report on it's activities during Spring 2019.