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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

Building Victoria as the best state to operate a business

The CEO and Co-Founder of Be Fit Food, Kate Save, joins Paul Guerra and Mikkayla Mossop in this episode of Business Voice as we explore the Victorian Chamber’s State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future.

10 November 2022

economy

A vision for Victoria’s future

As the State Election campaign nears the end of its first week, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy have outlined their vision for Victoria’s future.

04 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

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

economy

The business of growing your business

The Victorian Chamber’s new podcast Business Voice is here! Listen now to episode one as Chief Executive Paul Guerra talks to Mikkayla Mossop about the challenges and opportunities for business as we emerge from the pandemic.

27 October 2022

economy

Federal Budget delivers wins for business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

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

metropolitan business

Chamber launches Business Voice podcast

The Victorian Chamber is set to launch a brand new podcast, Business Voice.

19 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

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


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