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Melbourne visitor economy set to prosper

The City of Melbourne is anticipating a thriving visitor economy over the coming months after promising signs the city is bouncing back.

27 September 2022

workplace relations

Effectively consulting with employees

Genuine consultation with employees helps employers demonstrate an open and transparent approach to managing change, build trust with the workforce and meet legal obligations.

26 September 2022

tourism and events

Asia-Pacific Chambers to meet in Melbourne

Victoria’s events calendar will receive another boost when the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry delivers the 36th annual Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on 28-29 November.

26 September 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 21 September 2022

It’s Grand Final week in Victoria and you can feel the electricity in the air! For the first time in three years the Grand Final is back in Melbourne where it belongs and oh, how we’ve missed it.

20 September 2022

tourism and events

Dining and entertainment program returns

Victorians can enjoy the best dining and entertainment this Spring and receive money in return as they support hardworking businesses across the State.

20 September 2022

workplace relations

FWC reinstates flight attendant

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinstated a cabin crew supervisor who was dismissed after 14 years of employment with Virgin Australia.

16 September 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 14 September 2022

With the State election now coming into view, we are delighted to launch the Victorian Chamber’s 2022 State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future.

14 September 2022

workplace relations

Getting employment termination letters right

The final termination letter to an employee is often treated as a cursory step or ‘nice to have’. However, it can be a crucial piece of evidence in a dispute if an employee lodges the matter with the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

09 September 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace relations changes

Take proactive actions now in response to the Jobs and Skills Summit outcomes and proposed changes to the workplace relations framework. 

07 September 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 07 September 2022

There was no better way to kickstart spring than having the State Government lift the work-from-home recommendations and the introduction of shorter isolation requirements for COVID-positive patients and those in low-risk settings.

06 September 2022

workplace relations

Employee’s COVID conspiracy theory dismissal

After 32 years of service with Australia Post, an employee was dismissed after several complaints he was spreading COVID-19 conspiracy theories.

02 September 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 31 August 2022

Well, it’s been quite a week! Today is the start of the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra.

31 August 2022

workplace relations

Navigating long service leave

The Victorian Chamber has developed a guide to long service leave to assist employers manage entitlements for employees.

28 August 2022

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 24 August 2022

I don’t know about you, but it does seem like there is a lot going on at the moment. I’ve been to a fantastic meeting with members in Mildura, and also managed to get to Canberra and back for a series of meetings with the Australian Chamber in the lead up to the Jobs and Skills Summit.

24 August 2022

workplace relations

Communicating work health and safety across languages

WorkSafe Victoria has released updated guidance to help employers communicate health and safety messages in workplaces where multiple languages are spoken.

22 August 2022

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for not following COVIDSafe plan

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected an employee’s unfair dismissal application after they failed to follow the employer’s COVIDSafe plan, which included social distancing and QR check-ins.

18 August 2022


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