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metropolitan business

Pay Equality Toolkit for small business

A Pay Equality Toolkit has been developed by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) achieve pay equality in their workplace.

13 March 2024

economy

Melbourne to host inaugural global financial conference

The Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium (APFIS) will be held in Melbourne this year, combining innovation and expertise to shape the future of the financial industry sector.

13 March 2024

state government

WorkCover

The Victorian Chamber has been instrumental in the WorkCover negotiations and welcomes today’s developments.

05 March 2024

workplace relations

WGEA starts publishing gender pay gaps

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will report the gender pay gaps for every Australian employer with 100 or more employees as of 27 February 2024.

27 February 2024

workplace relations

Update on Fair Work Act changes in 2024

As workplace relations reform continues in 2024, the Victorian Chamber has compiled a guide of workplace rule changes and timeframes for their implementation to date.

26 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Is Victoria too lenient on OHS offences?

Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council has released a consultation paper exploring potential reforms to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences.

22 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

First industrial manslaughter conviction in Victoria

In a stark reminder to employers of their safety responsibilities, a stonemasonry business became the first company convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws, fined $1.3 million after causing the death of a worker who was fatally crushed at a Somerton factory.

22 February 2024

workplace relations

Positive drug test not enough for termination

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found in favour of an employee’s unfair dismissal claim after returning a positive drug test.

14 February 2024

regional business

Chamber Change comes to Geelong

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to announce that we will be hosting our internationally acclaimed women-in-business program, Chamber Change, in Geelong on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at GMHBA Stadium.

08 February 2024

metropolitan business

Australian jobs and hiring trends for 2024

What’s in store for Australian employers this year?

07 February 2024

economy

New ATO tax and super resources for small business

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has launched a new online learning platform to help small businesses enhance their knowledge of tax and superannuation.

07 February 2024

economy

Transformative State Budget needed for business prosperity

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 State Budget submission outlines 44 policy recommendations across four focus areas to steer Victorian business through challenging economic times.  

State and Federal Budgets

06 February 2024

workplace relations

Employee unlawfully dismissed due to illness

A casual teenage worker has received compensation after being sacked while sick with a chest infection.

05 February 2024

workplace relations

Why you must correctly classify and pay employees

A recent Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia decision is a timely reminder of the importance of ongoing business compliance around employee classification and pay.

31 January 2024

member stories

Top grants for your business in 2024

Make this year count by accessing a range of grants, programs and support services to grow or assist your business and workforce.

22 January 2024

workplace relations

Attorney awarded compensation for unfair dismissal

A patent and trademark attorney has been awarded compensation after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that although there was a valid reason for dismissal, the termination process was harsh.

22 January 2024


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