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innovation

SummerTech LIVE back to boost digital skills

Applications are open to offer hands-on experience for hundreds of technology students and recent graduates, in turn helping ease the skills shortage in Victoria.

18 July 2023

workplace relations

New pay secrecy provisions in force

Pay secrecy provisions in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 came into effect on June 7, 2023.

11 July 2023

innovation

New fund for industry innovation

A new research and development (R&D) fund has been established to help Victorian industry innovate, create new products and compete internationally.

10 July 2023

state government

Victoria’s visitor economy hits new highs

Victoria’s visitor economy celebrated a momentous occasion recently, with the latest figures showing tourism spending in our state surged to a record-breaking $35 billion.

05 July 2023

workplace relations

The importance of workplace mental health

Following recent changes to the Victorian workers’ compensation scheme, it has never been more crucial to manage mental inherent requirements in your workplace.

03 July 2023

workplace relations

Understanding the Protecting Worker Entitlements Act

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 passed through Federal Parliament on 22 June 2023.

28 June 2023

policy and advocacy

Regulatory reform can drive Victoria’s growth

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released its Regulatory Reform Policy Paper, which puts forward the next pragmatic steps for Victoria’s Regulatory Reform Agenda. It provides a summary of the broad implications of regulatory burden in Victoria, and four significant policy reform recommendations that, if implemented, would enhance productivity, competitiveness, and the overall business environment in the state.

28 June 2023

workplace relations

Compensation for domestic violence leave dismissal

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered compensation of $17,874.70 to an employee found to be unfairly dismissed after taking family and domestic violence (FDV) leave.

27 June 2023

esg

Clean economy strategy to guide net-zero transition

The Victorian Government has released a 10-year clean economy plan to create training and skills opportunities for workers, businesses, and industry as the state moves towards net zero by 2045.

22 June 2023

workplace relations

Understanding the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme

The Victorian Government’s Portable Long Service Leave (LSL) Scheme has recently reached a milestone of 3,000 registered businesses.

21 June 2023

innovation

Shaping Victoria’s future in innovation

Businesses and other stakeholders are being asked to help shape Victoria’s innovation policies to best transform ideas or research into new commercial opportunities, businesses or industries.

19 June 2023

workplace relations

Manager paid less due to ‘unconscious bias’

Victoria’s Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that Austin Health treated a manager unfavourably because of her gender. Austin Health allegedly ignored her repeated attempts to negotiate her salary despite her male colleagues being paid higher rates.

13 June 2023

workplace relations

Secure Jobs Better Pay changes for June 2023

From Tuesday 6 June 2023, significant changes relating to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 came into effect.

09 June 2023

state government

Victoria’s noise laws – what businesses need to know

Victoria’s noise laws call for all businesses to prevent noise pollution – regardless of your business’s size or activities. Understanding when noise is considered unreasonable is the first step to following the law.

09 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing your business for WorkCover changes

The Victorian Government recently announced major changes to the state’s Workers’ Compensation scheme, which it plans to legislate later in 2023.

07 June 2023

state government

Food business compliance simplified

Eligible Victorian cafes, restaurants and food manufacturing businesses will no longer need to undertake compliance programs following a regulatory change announced by the Victorian Government.

05 June 2023


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