Victoria's 2019-20 budget, delivered on the 27th May 2019, includes a $16.6 million package to expand the capacity of WorkSafe inspectors and allow the regulator to introduce infringement notices offences, State Workplace Safety Minister Jill Hennessy has announced.

This week, the Victorian Chamber and business community congratulated the Hon Scott Morrison MP and the Liberal National Coalition on their success in the 2019 federal election.

The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of a welder despite the employer failing to formally record the employees’ numerous occasions of misconduct.

The Fair Work Commission (Commission) has found a senior manager was not protected from unfair dismissal after determining their salary placed them over the high-income threshold

IP Australia has a new resource to help tech startups and SMEs to protect their intellectual property (IP).

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates the Hon Scott Morrison MP and the Liberal National Coalition on their success in the 2019 federal election.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls on the Victorian Government to use the 2019-20 State Budget to map out a long-term vision to manage growth in regional Victoria.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls on the Victorian Government to use the 2019-20 State Budget to map out a long-term vision for the State, including better integrating infrastructure and land use planning, ensuring expenditure growth does not exceed revenue growth, lifting the moratorium on onshore conventional gas exploration and investing in regional Victoria.

Last week, the Victorian Chamber was pleased to partner with RMIT University for a second consecutive year to deliver yet another successful event in our ignite series.

The Victorian Government has launched a website for the new Portable Long Service Leave Authority containing important information for employers about the scheme.

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has ordered compensation of over $4000 for a casual mechanic/auto-electrician who was unfairly dismissed.

Under an "unprecedented" silica-dust intervention strategy unveiled in Victoria, WorkSafe are planning to target more than 300 high-risk workplaces, and intend to take a variety of enforcement actions including “banning work processes and changing workers' compensation laws”.

As many return refreshed and recharged from the Easter break, it is important to remember those businesses who face extra financial strain on a public holiday.

If your business offers warranties against defects when supplying services, or when supplying goods combined with services, you will need to comply with new requirements coming into force on 9 June 2019.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 received royal asset on 12 March 2019 and commences operation on 1 July 2019.

The recent increase in chemical incidents has created a heightened awareness from various Regulators and Community organizations. As a result, there is a risk that the lines of governance and organisational due diligence obligations are being blurred across many industries.