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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

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

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

infrastructure

Melbourne targets zero-carbon buildings

The City of Melbourne has released a Zero Carbon Buildings for Melbourne discussion paper outlining a target of net zero emissions by 2040.

10 October 2022

economy

Federal Budget submission to propel Victorian business

The Victorian Chamber has unveiled its 2022-2023 Federal Budget Submission with priorities that, if delivered, will create thousands of jobs, help businesses thrive and significantly increase economic activity

State and Federal Budgets

10 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

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

policy and advocacy

Recovery's a matter of pride and prosperity

A friend of mine is fond of saying that when the lion kills, the jungle feeds. It’s the same with Melbourne’s central business district. When the CBD is strong, all of Victoria benefits.

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

workplace relations

Effectively consulting with employees

Genuine consultation with employees helps employers demonstrate an open and transparent approach to managing change, build trust with the workforce and meet legal obligations.

26 September 2022

workplace relations

FWC reinstates flight attendant

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinstated a cabin crew supervisor who was dismissed after 14 years of employment with Virgin Australia.

16 September 2022

policy and advocacy

Put business at heart of election campaign

Business needs to be front and centre of the upcoming Victorian election campaign because it’s business that will power Victoria’s future.

16 September 2022

policy and advocacy

Powering Victoria’s Future

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released our 2022 State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future.

14 September 2022


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