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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

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

workplace relations

Industrial relations in the Victorian Chamber spotlight

A Victorian Chamber webinar will help explain the High Court's Qantas v Transport Workers Union (TWU) decision and its implications on the industrial relations system.

27 September 2023

education and training

Employment White Paper outlines future workforce

The Australian Government has released an employment White Paper that provides a roadmap of actions being taken, and further reform required, to support the Australian labour market into the future.

26 September 2023

international affairs

Australia Africa Business Summit postponed to 2024

The Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce (AACC) has confirmed the inaugural Australia Africa Business Summit in Melbourne will be postponed until next year.

22 September 2023

workplace relations

Victorian Chamber reviews Closing Loopholes Bill

Members and other stakeholders have an opportunity to view a Victorian Chamber overview of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023.

20 September 2023

workplace relations

Guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment

Recent changes to Federal legislation have led to new powers for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to address workplace sexual harassment matters.

19 September 2023

education and training

Look out for these mental hazards at work

The Victorian Chamber’s Managing Mental Health in the Workplace training can improve your ability to manage complex mental health issues in the workplace.

13 September 2023

workplace relations

Demotion and pay cut deemed a ‘dismissal’

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled that a demotion can amount to a ‘dismissal’, despite a person remaining employed, if the employer does not follow correct processes.

13 September 2023

education and training

Connecting international students with employers in Victoria

The Study Melbourne International Student Careers Fair is the first of its kind in Victoria, dedicated to connecting international students and graduates with employers looking for high-calibre graduates.

06 September 2023

workplace relations

Act now on end-of-year shutdowns

Businesses with an end-of-year shutdown period should be aware of Fair Work Commission (FWC) rules that affect annual leave.

06 September 2023

workplace relations

Federal Government introduces Closing Loopholes Bill

The Federal Government has introduced a Fair Work Act Amendment Bill to Federal Parliament, proposing significant changes to the industrial relations landscape which will impact the way we do business. 

06 September 2023

education and training

Celebrating 25 years of Victorian apprenticeship support

The Victorian Chamber was proud to celebrate 25 years of Apprenticeship Support Australia’s (ASA’s) dedication, empowerment and skill-building that has transformed the lives of countless apprentices and businesses.

01 September 2023

education and training

Providing digital skills to Victorian businesses

Some prominent industry names are benefiting from the SummerTech LIVE digital skills program co-delivered by the Victorian Chamber.

30 August 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed before first shift

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has thrown out an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former employee who filed a General Protections claim after she questioned her pay and was consequently dismissed.

28 August 2023

education and training

Sonja Hood on the importance of ‘difference’

Ahead of the 2023 Future Forte Conference, guest speaker Sonja Hood opens up about her career and experience here and abroad – and “seeing the world through a different lens”.

25 August 2023


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