The Federal Government yesterday announced that more than half a billion dollars’ worth of measures will be dedicated to Australia’s landmark cyber security strategy until 2030, which includes $290.8 million to uplift small and medium businesses, $143 billion to defend critical infrastructure and $129.7 million to build regional cooperation and resilience.

In Episode Two, Series Two of “Business Voice”, Melbourne icon Eddie McGuire takes the Victorian Chamber on a journey from his first steps into journalism to becoming one of Australia’s most recognised and respected identities.

Boeing Aerostructures Australia is embarking on apprenticeship programs to foster talent for today and the future. Its success is highlighted by a women in aerospace program that is growing the number of females in manufacturing.

In the ever-expanding gamut of business concerns, cyber threats lurk in the shadows until emerging as menaces.

Tech businesses in Victoria will have access to extra support to expand through the Cremorne Digital Hub Scaleup Program.

Jayco Australia is an iconic brand of recreational vehicles that employs more than 1,100 employees and boasts a 50-acre state-of-the art facility in Dandenong.

A Victorian Chamber briefing will explain key changes around fixed-term contracts under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022.

The Industry Growth Program provides support services and matched grant funding of up to $5 million for innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to commercialise and grow their business.

The 2023 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Gender Equality Scorecard has highlighted the good and the bad for workplace equity in Australia.

Episode Three, Series Two of the Victorian Chamber’s Business Voice podcast focuses on the current health and standing of Victoria's business community and where we can expect to head in the future.

I wanted to ensure you are kept across the WorkCover Bill amendments. We have been working with both the Government and Opposition to ensure they understand a premium increase beyond CPI is not acceptable. We also continue to state that we support necessary changes to make the scheme sustainable. We all need it.

The official Victorian Chamber AFLW Grand Final Lunch hosted 300 people at the MCG for an event that transcended the boundaries of sport, business, and inspiration. 

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.

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.

In Episode Four, Series Two of Business Voice, Chamber Chief Executive Paul Guerra offers his insight on effective leadership strategies, team management and how to promote a positive workplace culture.

From struggling to attend primary school to now thriving in the workplace, 2023 Victorian Trainee of the Year Rebecca Hope is paving the way for youth and disability employment.