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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

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for unauthorised leave

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) denied an employee’s unfair dismissal application after he took a period of unauthorised leave to visit a relative overseas and subsequently filed his application 15 days late.

30 January 2023

workplace relations

Can you swap a public holiday for another day?

This month many Australians will be celebrating Australia Day on January 26.

20 January 2023

workplace relations

Understanding workplace reform in 2023

In late 2022, the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment Act 2022’ was passed by Federal Parliament, delivering some of the most significant changes to Australia’s industrial relations laws in the last decade.

09 January 2023

workplace relations

Worker reinstated after overturned conviction

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has held that a Sydney Trains employee is to be reinstated after he was initially accused of assaulting a 14-year-old female student on a train platform.

13 December 2022

education and training

Improving pathways for multicultural youth

The Victorian Chamber will partner with Jobs Victoria and Youth Activating Youth (YAY) to improve pathways for multicultural youth facing barriers to employment.

07 December 2022

workplace relations

High-income earners entitled to leave payout

The Federal Court of Australia has held that a resources company should have paid untaken personal leave to 20 employees whose jobs were made redundant in 2020.

06 December 2022

education and training

Women in business back Chamber Change

Female participants in the inaugural Chamber Change program say the initiative by the Victorian Chamber has increased their networks, benefited their organisations and set them up for business success.

05 December 2022

workplace relations

FIFO worker dismissed after abandoning job

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld the dismissal of a FIFO mine worker who was terminated after he abandoned his employment to return home without notifying the company.

25 November 2022

workplace relations

Partnering with the Chamber for HR support

Not every business has the in-house expertise to manage certain HR issues as they arise. It’s now easier to access HR support from experts as you need, when you need.

25 November 2022

workplace relations

Resolving workplace conflict sustainably

Differences of opinion and disagreement occur in almost any work environment or context.

22 November 2022

education and training

Chamber diplomas to turbocharge your career

The Victorian Chamber is committed to providing excellence in our training services. Our suite of high-quality courses includes nationally recognised diplomas.

15 November 2022

education and training

ANCA: building a thriving apprenticeship program

Australian manufacturer ANCA crafted an innovative solution to develop the skills and talent it needs for today and the future.

Member Stories

14 November 2022

workplace relations

Long-term forensic officer unfairly dismissed

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that the dismissal of a Victoria Police forensic officer for contacting her husband’s ex-partner during work hours was disproportionate and harsh.

14 November 2022

education and training

Last call for the Mid-Career Checkpoint

The Mid-Career Checkpoint is an Australian Government initiative delivered by the Victorian Chamber that helps carers re-join the workforce or workers in industries severely impacted by COVID-19 to kickstart their career.

07 November 2022

education and training

Strengthening Jobs and Skills

The Victorian Chamber’s new podcast Business Voice is here! Listen now to episode two as Chief Executive Paul Guerra talks to Mikkayla Mossop about the Chamber’s State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future.

04 November 2022


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