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policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber’s response to Victorian Government’s Fair Jobs Code announcement

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry does not support the introduction of the Fair Jobs Code, as represented in our response to the Victorian Fair Jobs Code Stakeholder Discussion Paper in July 2020.

10 August 2022

economy

Victorian business on notice as single-use plastic ban looms

The Victorian Government is flagging the ban of specific single-use plastics from sale or supply across the state from 1 February 2023.

10 August 2022

workplace relations

Compensation granted for dismissed Stonemason

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found that an employee was dismissed due to work-related silicosis and enquiries regarding his leave entitlements.

04 August 2022

workplace relations

Mitigating sexual harassment in the workplace

Changes to obligations mean businesses must act now to proactively manage sexual harassment in the workplace.

29 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Geelong embraces hybrid working

A study by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has offered an insight into Geelong’s post-pandemic return-to-office trends.

28 July 2022

workplace relations

Negative google review leads to poor dismissal

The Fair Work Commission has found that an employee was unfairly dismissed because of two negative Google reviews received by the business. The dismissal did not show evidence of serious misconduct or a reason for dismissal that is ‘sound, defensible or well founded.’

25 July 2022

chief executive update

These three immigration solutions could ease worker shortages

The chronic nationwide worker shortage is the biggest obstacle to Australia’s economic recovery. In a globally competitive environment, we need to make sure Australia is renowned as a great place to work, build a career and base your business.

18 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber welcomes State Government recommendations

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the State Government’s recommendation for individual businesses to implement their own mask and working from home arrangements as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalisations rise.

13 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber launches new women in business program

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, is proud to launch Chamber Change, an industry-led program to empower women in business to mentor, network and grow.

13 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Boosting migration to benefit business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants to hear from businesses about what needs to be done to boost migration to help address worker shortages.

12 July 2022

policy and advocacy

Improving Victoria’s construction and infrastructure procurement

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking for your input on the Victorian Government’s construction and infrastructure procurement system

12 July 2022

economy

Victorian business hit by national energy crisis

Widespread energy constraints facing Victorian businesses will impact confidence and investment in the coming months.

11 July 2022

policy and advocacy

National energy crisis impacting Victorian business

Victorian businesses are struggling to deal with the national energy crisis with growing concerns about rising prices and supply pressures impacting their operations, according to a new Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey.

11 July 2022

workplace relations

Employee reinstated after ‘procedural muddle’

A judge has ordered an employee working in correction services be reinstated despite falling asleep on the job.

08 July 2022

workplace relations

New rule permits employers to check worker vaccination status

Updated regulations announced by the Victorian Government allow employers to collect a worker’s COVID-19 vaccination status for their own workplace obligations.

07 July 2022

health safety and wellbeing

WorkSafe workers’ compensation management plan

Members are invited to help inform the Victorian Chamber’s feedback on WorkSafe Victoria's implementation plan for the management of complex workers' compensation claims 

04 July 2022


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