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economy

Melbourne wins World Chambers Congress bid

Melbourne has been announced as the host of the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC), to be held in September 2025 and co-organised by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

19 December 2022

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

economy

CACCI Conference Opens in Melbourne

The 36th Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry Conference (CACCI) has opened at the Melbourne and Convention and Exhibition Centre.

27 November 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

innovation

Report shows impact of cybercrime on business

This year will be remembered as an epoch in cybersecurity within Australia. The recent events of Medibank Private and Optus have been a major wake-up call to individuals, businesses and government. 

18 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

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

education and training

Recruiting international students and graduates

The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) has released a document that helps Australian employers understand their options to hire and retain international students and graduates.

28 October 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

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


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