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Origin Energy joins forces with Victorian Chamber

Origin Energy has joined forces with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to give small and medium businesses more power over their power.

07 December 2023

workplace relations

Harsh dismissal despite apprentice ‘dishonesty’

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered a car dealership compensate a former apprentice after “disproportionately” dismissing him without notice for falsifying a car service inspection.

06 December 2023

workplace relations

How ‘fixed’ are fixed-term contracts?

A Victorian Chamber briefing will explain key changes around fixed-term contracts under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022.

29 November 2023

member stories

Jayco: manufacturing award-winning training

Jayco Australia is an iconic brand of recreational vehicles that employs more than 1,100 employees and boasts a 50-acre state-of-the art facility in Dandenong.

Member Stories

28 November 2023

innovation

Growth program for tech start-ups

Tech businesses in Victoria will have access to extra support to expand through the Cremorne Digital Hub Scaleup Program.

27 November 2023

member stories

Boeing: flying the flag for women in aerospace

Boeing Aerostructures Australia is embarking on apprenticeship programs to foster talent for today and the future. Its success is highlighted by a women in aerospace program that is growing the number of females in manufacturing.

Member Stories

23 November 2023

member stories

The art of communicating in a crisis

Today, customers can share negative experiences with the click of a button and company crises regularly go viral. With reputational capital more fragile than ever, how a business handles a crisis can make all the difference, writes York Park Group partner Evelyn Ek.

22 November 2023

education and training

Yarra Trams backs women in trades program

Melbourne Chamber member Yarra Trams’ operator Keolis Downer is linking with North Melbourne Football Club on providing pathways for women into the rail industry.

21 November 2023

workplace relations

Intoxicated kitchen hand dismissal upheld

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that a kitchen hand was lawfully dismissed after he returned to the workplace in his own time while intoxicated to prepare for his next shift.

20 November 2023

economy

Challenges and opportunities in today’s economic landscape

Ahead of a special webinar with the Victorian Chamber on 24 November, Australian Retirement Trust Chief Economist Brian Parker offers an insight on how current global economic conditions may impact your business and investments.

16 November 2023

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Sustainability awards recognise Chamber members

The Victorian Chamber congratulates members and all finalists nominated for the Premier's Sustainability Awards 2023.

15 November 2023

member stories

Five ways to support Social Enterprise Month

Social enterprises are an innovative breed of businesses that exist to create a fairer and more sustainable world, and the sector is rapidly growing in Australia. Purpose is at the heart of what they do, as they strive to deliver positive social and environmental impact. 

14 November 2023

workplace relations

Five myths about end-of-year work parties

It’s November already and many businesses will be planning their well-deserved end-of-year staff celebrations. But what if these celebrations take a turn for the worse?

14 November 2023

workplace relations

When your business needs immediate HR advice

A key Victorian Chamber member service is the Workplace Relations Advice Line, answering hundreds of calls per week with immediate and practical HR and workplace relations and wellbeing advice when businesses need it the most.

13 November 2023

manufacturing

Alstom: Supporting women in train manufacturing

It’s time to pick up the tools and explore the world of train manufacturing with Melbourne Chamber member Alstom on Tool Skills Day 2023.

09 November 2023

member stories

Knight Frank: Achieving exceptional results in property

With a proven track record established over 125 years locally and abroad, Knight Frank Australia knows property.

Fast Five

08 November 2023


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