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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

innovation

Business trusted to lead on global innovation

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer has highlighted growing confidence in business despite a “collision of trust, innovation, and politics” in Australia and around the world.

31 January 2024

health safety and wellbeing

More than $16 million in safety fines in 2023

WorkSafe Victoria has revealed its prosecutions activity for the past year, reminding employers that they face serious legal consequences if they put employees at risk.

30 January 2024

international affairs

Melbourne to host Australia-Cambodia Business Forum

Registrations are open for the 2024 Australia-Cambodia Business Forum, to be held on 5 March in Melbourne.

29 January 2024

education and training

New funding round for Women in Energy and Manufacturing

A Victorian Government initiative to help more women enter and succeed in the energy and manufacturing sectors is now open.

29 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

health safety and wellbeing

Consultation on proposed 2024 WorkCover regulations

Feedback is being sought on upcoming new regulations to support Victoria’s WorkCover scheme, which propose changes around compensation and self-insurance arrangements.

19 January 2024

state government

‘Every Bit Different’ showcases best of Victorian tourism

A new Victorian tourism campaign has been launched alongside the Australian Open that aims to build on record-high visitor expenditure in the state.

15 January 2024

economy

Business Voice: Exploring the global economy with John Denton AO

John Denton AO is the Secretary General for the International Chamber of Commerce and a distinguished figure in the business landscape.

22 December 2023

workplace relations

Time to prepare for first Closing Loopholes Act changes

Some parts of the Federal Government’s latest reforms to the Fair Work Act (FWA) have now come into effect.

15 December 2023

state government

Navigating the WorkCover Amendment Bill 2023

The Inquiry into the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (WorkCover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023 has shed light on critical concerns surrounding the proposed changes, with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry playing a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of businesses across the state.

14 December 2023

workplace relations

‘Split’ Closing Loopholes Bill passes parliament

Key measures of the Fair Work Act reform have passed parliament and others have been delayed for further debate in the new year.

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

international affairs

Reflections of Victoria’s first female Governor

The Honourable Linda Dessau AC CVO, former Governor of Victoria says her role taught her “how lucky we are” to be in Victoria, even if there’s a long way to go on social issues such as gender equality.

06 December 2023


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