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international affairs

World Chambers Congress 2023 travels to Geneva

Melbourne was recently announced as the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) host in 2025. Before then, the 2023 edition will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 21-23.

14 March 2023

economy

Manufacturing and energy grants for business

State and federal grants are available now for small and medium businesses seeking energy efficiency upgrades as well as manufacturing growth opportunities.

14 March 2023

federal government

Federal Budget needs to empower Victorian business

Addressing labour and skills shortages, adopting a national approach to payroll tax and providing tax incentives to business to invest in energy efficient technologies are among the key recommendations of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2023-24 Federal Budget submission.

State and Federal Budgets

28 February 2023

education and training

International student work rights extended

The Victorian Chamber welcomes Federal Government changes to boost the international education sector and address skills shortages in key industries.

21 February 2023

tourism and events

Speakers revealed for ESG event

The Victorian Chamber has announced the expert panel of speakers for its upcoming Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) event on Wednesday March 22.

16 February 2023

education and training

Apprentice incentives for more jobs

The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List has been expanded, adding occupations eligible for financial support.

06 February 2023

economy

Commonwealth Games to boost Victorian business

The CEO of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Jeroen Weimar says the event will present significant opportunities for Victorian businesses, particularly those in the regions.

03 February 2023

economy

Melbourne wins World Chambers Congress bid

Melbourne has been announced as the host of the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC), to be held in September 2025 and co-organised by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

19 December 2022

economy

CACCI Conference Opens in Melbourne

The 36th Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry Conference (CACCI) has opened at the Melbourne and Convention and Exhibition Centre.

27 November 2022

tourism and events

Victorian Chamber celebrates 2022 AFLW Grand Final

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was delighted to host more than 300 people at the AFLW 2022 Grand Final lunch at Marvel Stadium.

24 November 2022

federal government

Industrial relations Bill proposes major reforms

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

17 November 2022

federal government

Changes to skilled visa priorities

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

11 November 2022

tourism and events

Melbourne bids for World Chambers Congress

Melbourne is bidding to host the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in 2025.

08 November 2022

economy

Federal Budget delivers wins for business

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

26 October 2022

federal government

Privacy law changes must not overburden business

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

24 October 2022

education and training

Minister pinpoints priorities to address skills shortage

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”.

12 October 2022


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