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News and media

federal government

Privacy law changes must not overburden business

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

24 October 2022

manufacturing

Victorian manufacturing statement launched

A new Victorian policy statement aims to boost the manufacturing sector to drive economic growth and create high-skilled jobs of the future.

19 October 2022

policy and advocacy

Energy-saving rebates for business

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has launched the Victorian Energy Upgrades program (VEU), providing eligible businesses access to discounted energy-efficient products and services.

17 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

policy and advocacy

Inclusive employment package for Victoria

A new Victorian Government inclusive employment package has been announced at the Jobs Victoria conference

14 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

regional business

Understanding Victoria’s business environment

Businesses with a presence in regional Victoria are encouraged to have their say on the state’s business conditions.

06 October 2022

covid 19

End to mandatory COVID-19 isolation

Businesses must still observe existing obligations under Victorian health and safety law after the end of COVID-19 isolation mandates.

05 October 2022

innovation

Navigating the Optus cyberattack

Melbourne Chamber member Zynet explains how consumers can enhance their personal security in the aftermath of the Optus data breach

03 October 2022

workplace relations

Penalty for unreasonable work hours

Employers are advised to be aware of their obligations after a migrant was made to work 50-hour work weeks under unlawful conditions

03 October 2022

policy and advocacy

New energy storage targets for Victoria

The Victorian Government has introduced new energy storage targets and funding for renewable energy projects across the state.

03 October 2022

infrastructure

New emissions reductions guide for business

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has released a practical guide to help businesses of all sizes to minimise their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

03 October 2022

policy and advocacy

Growing Regional Victoria

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released our 2022 State Election Regional Platform, Growing Regional Victoria.

29 September 2022

regional business

Chamber election platform to grow regional Victoria

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its 2022 State Election Regional Platform, Growing Regional Victoria. 

28 September 2022

metropolitan business

Business advised of Fair Jobs Code introduction

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions has released new information to help industry prepare for changes to doing business with the Victorian Government

26 September 2022


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