On 27 October, the Federal Government’s Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 was tabled in Federal Parliament.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced an update on efforts to clear visa backlogs and improve skilled visa processing times.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

A data privacy compliance sledgehammer is about to hit Australian businesses.

A new Victorian policy statement aims to boost the manufacturing sector to drive economic growth and create high-skilled jobs of the future.

The Federal Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor has outlined his priorities “to tackle the most challenging skills and labour shortages to confront the country in decades”.

The Victorian Chamber has unveiled its 2022-2023 Federal Budget Submission with priorities that, if delivered, will create thousands of jobs, help businesses thrive and significantly increase economic activity

Businesses must still observe existing obligations under Victorian health and safety law after the end of COVID-19 isolation mandates.

National Cabinet has agreed to end mandatory isolation requirements for COVID-19.

The Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra has adopted a number of recommendations contained in a joint Victorian communique by business, universities and other key industry and sector groups.

The Victorian Government has lifted its working from home recommendations and says Victorians can now safely return to the office.

A National Cabinet meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments has agreed to reduce COVID-19 isolation periods and remove mask mandates on domestic flights.

Renewable energy has become increasingly popular over recent years. With the rise of solar power, wind turbines and biofuels, many companies are now considering incorporating renewable energy sources into their business models.

Next month’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra shapes as a generational opportunity to address the most important issue facing Australia’s economy.  An opportunity that, if tackled properly, can transform not just the way we work but set us up for global success for generations to come.

The Victorian Chamber congratulates Melbourne Chamber of Commerce member Monash University on finalising a 10-year vaccine production partnership with Moderna and the Australian and Victorian Governments.

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry member Planet Innovation has won two awards at the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards in Melbourne.