For complete compliance, employers should be aware of impending changes which could significantly affect current, accepted workplace practices, including payments of salaries.

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Here we give you an overview of the key rules and guidelines that apply to all goods and services, along with the government departments responsible for administering them. There are also some policies specific to infrastructure and construction projects.

The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce (MCC) is pleased to report on it's activities during Spring 2019.

This week’s update includes information on the recent launch of Vital to Victoria, the Victorian Chamber’s Health Industry Taskforce report, news on the Victorian Government’s introduction of a new workplace manslaughter law to Parliament, and details on Insights Lab, our special content series which covers topics and themes impacting businesses in Victoria.

The workplace manslaughter laws introduced in Victoria last week could capture workplace practices and actions that are deemed negligent conduct, or fatalities that occur in other jurisdictions, or are the direct cause of a mental illness that leads to death, the State Government has revealed.

Did you know that the Victorian Government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the State spending over $34 billion each year on everything from stationary, hospitality, legal and cleaning services, to new trams, trains, roads and buildings.

Victoria has one of the best health systems in the world and the state’s diverse health industry is leading the charge to secure further growth that will benefit all Victorians according to the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Health Industry Taskforce report, Vital to Victoria, released today.

Bringing you a new format for our Victorian Chamber News update, distributed fortnightly. Over the coming months members will notice a range of changes, including more videos that will provide more engaging news and information.

Within 12 months, all new quad bikes sold in Australia will be required to come with a warning label alerting riders to the risk of rollover, display stability test results and meet US or European standards for the performance of components like brakes, suspension, throttles and clutches, Federal Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar has announced.

Melbourne Chamber of Commerce was delighted to host Austrade Deputy CEO, Tim Beresford and Victoria State Director, Emma McDonald at a member roundtable on Monday 14 October.

A hospital security guard dismissed for tackling an absconding patient has filed a successful unfair dismissal claim against a Victorian hospital. The Fair Work Commission (the “Commission”) found that while there was a valid reason for the termination, the outcome of dismissal was harsh given the circumstances. Compensation of over $31,000 was ordered.

Epworth HealthCare group Chief Executive Dr Lachlan Henderson answers our burning questions from our latest Hot Topic : Health trends.

Holmesglen’s health precinct and work with the Royal Children’s Hospital are quietly reinventing traditional industry partnerships to achieve positive social impact.

Bringing you a new format for our Victorian Chamber News update, distributed fortnightly. Over the coming months members will notice a range of changes, including more videos that will provide more engaging news and information.

As Australia heads into what is predicted to be a warmer than average summer, a timely study has found workers are significantly more likely to suffer injuries in hot weather, especially during the first few days of a heat wave.