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Building the best state to operate a business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released the latest in its series of advocacy videos to promote our 2022 State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future. 

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

policy and advocacy

Strengthening Victoria’s jobs and skills

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released the latest in its series of advocacy videos to promote our 2022 State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future. 

08 November 2022

health safety and wellbeing

The cost of workplace injury and illness

A study from Safe Work Australia (SWA) has explored the cost of work-related injury and illness in Australia.

08 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

policy and advocacy

Chamber tracks State Election business commitments

A Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Policy Scorecard for the State Election on November 26 tracks and records all business-oriented announcements by the major political parties.

03 November 2022

policy and advocacy

Business joins forces to Power Victoria’s Future

The Victorian Chamber Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a series of advocacy videos to promote our 2022 State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future. 

02 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

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

health safety and wellbeing

Domestic violence support in the workplace

A new study from Melbourne Chamber member Monash University reveals the need for workplaces to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV).

26 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

economy

Payroll tax pledge

The Victorian Coalition has promised to reduce payroll tax for up to 28,000 businesses if it wins the State Election on November 26.

19 October 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Fostering workplace mental health compliance

The Victorian Chamber’s new Mental Health Comply program helps employers assess, educate and gather the facts about mental health in their workplace

18 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


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