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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

federal government

Changes to skilled visa priorities

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced an update on efforts to clear visa backlogs and improve skilled visa processing times.

11 November 2022

innovation

Chamber gains information security certification

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has obtained ISO27001 certification, the peak international standard on managing information security

09 November 2022

tourism and events

Melbourne bids for World Chambers Congress

Melbourne is bidding to host the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in 2025.

08 November 2022

workplace relations

‘Tis the season to look after your staff

The end of the year is a time to relax, unwind and (hopefully) reflect on a year of achievement and come back ready to go in the new year.

04 November 2022

member stories

The new normal: a hybrid work model

As employers, we’re all in this together. Navigating new ways of working as we attempt to implement some structure and normalcy while learning to live with COVID-19.

02 November 2022

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for unreasonable personal texting

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) upheld a termination after an employee sent an ‘extraordinary and unacceptable’ amount of text messages at work while expanding her side business.

28 October 2022

economy

Federal Budget delivers wins for business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

26 October 2022

federal government

Skills and industry budget to help power Victoria’s future

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-2023 Budget.

25 October 2022

workplace relations

Managing long-term work absences

One of the most challenging issues for an employer can be navigating the long-term absence of a staff member due to illness or injury.

24 October 2022

federal government

Privacy law changes must not overburden business

A data privacy compliance sledgehammer is about to hit Australian businesses.

24 October 2022

workplace relations

Worker compensated after parental discrimination

A casual employee was dismissed and replaced by a permanent assistant while she home-schooled her children throughout COVID-19.

17 October 2022

education and training

Minister pinpoints priorities to address skills shortage

The Federal Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor has outlined his priorities “to tackle the most challenging skills and labour shortages to confront the country in decades”.

12 October 2022

innovation

Protecting your business with a trademark

Intellectual Property (IP) Australia is trialling a new online tool to help small businesses to check and register a trademark.

12 October 2022

workplace relations

Understanding your payroll obligations

On 8 August 2022, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced that it recovered $532 million in unpaid wages for over 384,000 workers in 2021-22.

10 October 2022

economy

Federal Budget submission to propel Victorian business

The Victorian Chamber has unveiled its 2022-2023 Federal Budget Submission with priorities that, if delivered, will create thousands of jobs, help businesses thrive and significantly increase economic activity

State and Federal Budgets

10 October 2022


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