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state government

Chamber celebrates Spring Racing launch

The Victorian Chamber launched the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival and the race that stops the nation at a special event trackside at Flemington Racecourse. 

30 October 2023

innovation

Manufacturing grant for energy projects

A new grant program is backing the production of renewable energy technologies for Victoria’s net-zero targets.

27 October 2023

esg

Victorian Government outlines plan for SEC

The Victorian Government has unveiled a path forward for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) to deliver renewable power to commercial and industrial customers.

26 October 2023

education and training

Victorian Skills Plan 2023 revealed

The Victorian Government has launched a new report that charts Victoria’s skills and training sector over the next three years.

25 October 2023

federal government

New resources for carer-inclusive workplaces

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers and workplaces to aid their employment.

25 October 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing barriers to workplace gender equity

A new report has found obstacles to gender equity in the workforce are costing the Australian economy $128 billion.

25 October 2023

workplace relations

‘Hidden’ enterprise agreement deadlines

Two key deadlines are approaching that businesses with enterprise agreements or involved in bargaining need to be aware of.

25 October 2023

digital and cyber

Businesses invited to have a say in Digital Sector Survey

The Victorian Digital Technology Sector Survey 2023 helps the Victorian Government understand the challenges and opportunities currently facing digital technology businesses in Victoria.

18 October 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed due to ‘time theft’

An employee has lost an unfair dismissal case after she was terminated for serious misconduct when an employer investigation found she left the worksite early 17 times during a six-week period.

18 October 2023

workplace relations

‘Haphazard’ policies lead to unfair dismissal

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has illustrated the importance of having clear and accessible policies to address employee performance and conduct issues.

11 October 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Building safe and healthy workplaces

National Safe Work Month is held every October, with this year’s theme being ‘for everyone’s safety, work safely’.

11 October 2023

education and training

Chamber flood recovery initiative to engage regions

The Victorian Chamber is supporting regional Victoria through the State Government’s Business Groups Flood Recovery Grant. 

10 October 2023

workplace relations

Changes to Victoria's child employment laws

Wage Inspectorate Victoria reminds employers to be aware of Victoria’s updated child employment obligations after it ran a compliance campaign over the school holidays.

10 October 2023

infrastructure

Victorian Chamber reveals key proposals for housing reform

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially released our Housing Taskforce Report containing 36 policy recommendations to tackle Victoria’s housing crisis.  

04 October 2023

state government

Premier Allan unveils new Victorian Cabinet

Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan has announced changes to the State Cabinet, with new ministers taking on roles in jobs, business and employment.

02 October 2023

workplace relations

WFH without permission leads to dismissal

An employee’s unfair dismissal claim has been rejected after they were dismissed for working from home without their employer’s authorisation.

02 October 2023


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