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member stories

Why small businesses are decarbonising and how to get started

Customers are taking more interest in how businesses impact the environment. That’s why it’s so important for businesses to focus on lowering their carbon footprint.

28 February 2024

workplace relations

WGEA starts publishing gender pay gaps

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will report the gender pay gaps for every Australian employer with 100 or more employees as of 27 February 2024.

27 February 2024

workplace relations

Update on Fair Work Act changes in 2024

As workplace relations reform continues in 2024, the Victorian Chamber has compiled a guide of workplace rule changes and timeframes for their implementation to date.

26 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Is Victoria too lenient on OHS offences?

Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council has released a consultation paper exploring potential reforms to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences.

22 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

First industrial manslaughter conviction in Victoria

In a stark reminder to employers of their safety responsibilities, a stonemasonry business became the first company convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws, fined $1.3 million after causing the death of a worker who was fatally crushed at a Somerton factory.

22 February 2024

workplace relations

Positive drug test not enough for termination

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found in favour of an employee’s unfair dismissal claim after returning a positive drug test.

14 February 2024

esg

CSIRO and Swinburne University launch decarbonisation program

Melbourne Chamber members CSIRO and Swinburne University have established a new partnership to tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development. 

13 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

innovation

Business trusted to lead on global innovation

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer has highlighted growing confidence in business despite a “collision of trust, innovation, and politics” in Australia and around the world.

31 January 2024

international affairs

Melbourne to host Australia-Cambodia Business Forum

Registrations are open for the 2024 Australia-Cambodia Business Forum, to be held on 5 March in Melbourne.

29 January 2024

member stories

Human Synergistics: Developing high-performing leaders and workplace cultures

Human Synergistics is a consultancy that helps develop effective leaders, innovative teams, and positive workplace cultures.

Fast Five

24 January 2024

member stories

Top grants for your business in 2024

Make this year count by accessing a range of grants, programs and support services to grow or assist your business and workforce.

22 January 2024

digital and cyber

Cyber breaches and their consequences

A recent cyber breach at Nissan has brought to light the multifaceted impacts of cybersecurity incidents in today's interconnected business world.

22 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


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