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education and training

Deakin awarded for student experience

Students have once again ranked Melbourne Chamber member Deakin University as the best Victorian university for overall student experience.

02 September 2022

workplace relations

Employee’s COVID conspiracy theory dismissal

After 32 years of service with Australia Post, an employee was dismissed after several complaints he was spreading COVID-19 conspiracy theories.

02 September 2022

infrastructure

SCT Logistics: On track for continued success

A new Altona freight facility is just the latest piece of the expanding jigsaw for proud family-owned business – and Melbourne Chamber member – SCT Logistics.

Member Stories

30 August 2022

infrastructure

Benefits of renewable energy on manufacturing

Renewable energy has become increasingly popular over recent years. With the rise of solar power, wind turbines and biofuels, many companies are now considering incorporating renewable energy sources into their business models.

28 August 2022

workplace relations

Navigating long service leave

The Victorian Chamber has developed a guide to long service leave to assist employers manage entitlements for employees.

28 August 2022

workplace relations

Communicating work health and safety across languages

WorkSafe Victoria has released updated guidance to help employers communicate health and safety messages in workplaces where multiple languages are spoken.

22 August 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Sick pay for casuals and contract workers

Eligible casual, contract and self-employed workers now have access to 38 hours of sick and carer’s pay each year.

19 August 2022

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for not following COVIDSafe plan

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected an employee’s unfair dismissal application after they failed to follow the employer’s COVIDSafe plan, which included social distancing and QR check-ins.

18 August 2022

member stories

Marmalade: take control of your cash flow

Launched in 2020, Marmalade is the world’s first invoice payments platform, empowering Australian businesses to take complete control of their cash flow.

Fast Five

17 August 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing risk of psychiatric injury in the workplace

A Victorian Chamber webinar will examine a recent High Court decision and the implications of not taking proactive steps to reduce risk of psychiatric injury.

17 August 2022

workplace relations

Paid family and domestic violence leave developments

There has been a lot of discussion recently about paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave. Employers should take stock of what is happening right now and what may be on the horizon.

16 August 2022

innovation

Monash University to produce Moderna vaccine

The Victorian Chamber congratulates Melbourne Chamber of Commerce member Monash University on finalising a 10-year vaccine production partnership with Moderna and the Australian and Victorian Governments.

15 August 2022

member stories

Royal Flying Doctor Service: serving Victorian communities

When you think of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), it conjures up images of doctors flying into remote parts of Australia to treat the sick and injured.

Member Stories

10 August 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Ensuring your workforce is fit for work

As Bob Dylan famously once sang, “The times they are a-changing”. And so must our work practices to avoid inadvertently creating unsafe workspaces or tasks for our people.  

08 August 2022

member stories

Content pillars to boost your business online

Content pillars are topics or themes that define your brand’s content strategy that should directly reflect what your target audience is interested in and indirectly evoke your company’s mission and values. 

05 August 2022

workplace relations

Compensation granted for dismissed Stonemason

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found that an employee was dismissed due to work-related silicosis and enquiries regarding his leave entitlements.

04 August 2022


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