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Temporary visa changes to address workforce shortages

In efforts to address current workforce shortages due to COVID-19 and aid Australia’s economic recovery, the Australian Government has amended visa conditions for student and working holiday makers.

21 January 2022

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WorkSafe Victoria COVID-19 reporting rules revoked

Regulations that previously required WorkSafe to be notified if an employee, contractor or a contractor's employee received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and had attended the workplace within their infectious period have been removed.

17 January 2022

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Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme extended until March

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the State Government’s extension of rent relief and protections for commercial tenants and landlords for another two months due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 January 2022

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More critical industries exempt from isolation requirements

Additional sectors will be relieved from close contact isolation requirements to ease supply chain bottlenecks and workforce shortages after an announcement today by the Victorian Government.

13 January 2022

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COVID-19 booster mandate and isolation changes announced for key sectors

A third COVID-19 vaccination is now required for workers within certain essential industries, and close contact isolation arrangements have also changed for food and beverage distribution workers, as part of Victorian Government pandemic orders announced today.

10 January 2022

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The four main business impacts we need to consider for 2022

It’s a brand-new year but if we were hoping that 2022 would be the opportunity to step out of the COVID washing machine cycle, we may have all been a tad premature in our optimism. 

07 January 2022

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Masks return for indoor settings amid rising COVID-19 transmission

The Victorian Government has reintroduced the indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

23 December 2021

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Chief Executive Update 21 December

Well, we made it through, and Christmas is now on our doorstep.

21 December 2021

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Victorian COVIDSafe Business Awards finalists announced

10 finalists across three categories have been announced as part of the Victorian COVIDSafe Business Awards, created to recognise industry leaders who have been exemplars in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and have demonstrated innovative and commendable safety and compliance strategies and measures.

21 December 2021

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Support to continue after Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ends

The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme is ending on 15 January 2022. Although eligible tenants will no longer be entitled to rent relief after this date, tenants and landlords will still have access to support via the Victorian Small Business Commission.

20 December 2021

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Masks to stay under latest COVID-19 rules

Customers and staff will still be required to wear face masks in many indoor settings while some vaccination mandates will ease under new COVID-19 regulations that the Victorian Government announced today.

15 December 2021

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‘Peace of mind’ for events industry under State Government’s restart package and Australian-first insurance scheme

As Victoria emerges from COVID-19, the State Government has bolstered the confidence of organisers of creative, sporting, business and community events to plan and stage events with an interruption insurance scheme and restart package.

08 December 2021

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Chief Executive Update 1 December

Just when we thought it was smooth sailing, we’ve hit a slight bump with the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. I know many of you may be experiencing familiar feelings of anxiousness this week with the news of Omicron emerging across the world and here in Australia.

01 December 2021

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All rests on our health system

Hindsight is a funny thing. Had we known the COVID-19 wrecking ball was coming for us, we would have ducked for cover. We can’t use that excuse anymore.

25 November 2021

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Chief Executive Update 17 November 2021

Grab your family, grab your friends, and grab your workmates - it’s time to celebrate and enjoy our state again! The Victorian Chamber was delighted by today’s State Government announcement that it will lift the majority of restrictions across the state which will give all our businesses the best chance to roar back.

18 November 2021

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COVID-19 restrictions relaxed as Victoria approaches 90 per cent jab target

As a result of the hard work and sacrifices of Victorians, more freedoms have been brought forward by Premier Daniel Andrews, as the state races to its 90 per cent vaccination target ahead of schedule.

18 November 2021


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