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economy

Transformative State Budget needed for business prosperity

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 State Budget submission outlines 44 policy recommendations across four focus areas to steer Victorian business through challenging economic times.  

State and Federal Budgets

06 February 2024

workplace relations

Employee unlawfully dismissed due to illness

A casual teenage worker has received compensation after being sacked while sick with a chest infection.

05 February 2024

workplace relations

Why you must correctly classify and pay employees

A recent Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia decision is a timely reminder of the importance of ongoing business compliance around employee classification and pay.

31 January 2024

workplace relations

Attorney awarded compensation for unfair dismissal

A patent and trademark attorney has been awarded compensation after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that although there was a valid reason for dismissal, the termination process was harsh.

22 January 2024

economy

Business Voice: Exploring the global economy with John Denton AO

John Denton AO is the Secretary General for the International Chamber of Commerce and a distinguished figure in the business landscape.

22 December 2023

workplace relations

Time to prepare for first Closing Loopholes Act changes

Some parts of the Federal Government’s latest reforms to the Fair Work Act (FWA) have now come into effect.

15 December 2023

state government

Navigating the WorkCover Amendment Bill 2023

The Inquiry into the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (WorkCover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023 has shed light on critical concerns surrounding the proposed changes, with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry playing a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of businesses across the state.

14 December 2023

education and training

Overcoming careers services challenges in Australia

This year the Victorian Chamber released a careers campaign addressing a lack of adequate career services for students, graduates and workers in Australia.

14 December 2023

workplace relations

‘Split’ Closing Loopholes Bill passes parliament

Key measures of the Fair Work Act reform have passed parliament and others have been delayed for further debate in the new year.

07 December 2023

workplace relations

Harsh dismissal despite apprentice ‘dishonesty’

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered a car dealership compensate a former apprentice after “disproportionately” dismissing him without notice for falsifying a car service inspection.

06 December 2023

economy

Business Voice: Now and beyond for Victorian business

Episode Three, Series Two of the Victorian Chamber’s Business Voice podcast focuses on the current health and standing of Victoria's business community and where we can expect to head in the future.

30 November 2023

workplace relations

How ‘fixed’ are fixed-term contracts?

A Victorian Chamber briefing will explain key changes around fixed-term contracts under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022.

29 November 2023

digital and cyber

Federal Government unveils 2030 cyber security strategy

The 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy is a roadmap aiming to make Australia a world leader in cyber security by 2030.

22 November 2023

workplace relations

Intoxicated kitchen hand dismissal upheld

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that a kitchen hand was lawfully dismissed after he returned to the workplace in his own time while intoxicated to prepare for his next shift.

20 November 2023

policy and advocacy

Australian Chamber elects Mark Birrell as new President

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has elected Mark Birrell AM as President.

16 November 2023

economy

Business Voice podcast returns for Season Two!

The Victorian Chamber’s Business Voice podcast has returned for a second season! In Episode One we put events across Melbourne and Victoria in the spotlight. 

16 November 2023


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