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From the Chief Executive 30 August 2019

Melbourne’s transport system was thrown into chaos today due to the tram strikes by the Rail, Train and Bus Union (RTBU). An estimated more than 200,000 travellers were impacted, forced to cancel or postpone their journeys or take other modes of transport.

30 August 2019

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Do you safely manage contractors?

Managing the safety of contractors is one of the most challenging aspects of workplace safety management and any business that uses contractors has a duty to them under the Victorian OHS Act of 2004. If you use contractors, you must ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of those contractors.

12 September 2019

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From the Chief Executive 13 September 2019

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.

13 September 2019

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Getting noticed in China : Spotlight on the mother and baby market

After hundreds of infants suffered from kidney stones due to contaminated baby formula, questions about safety in Chinese-made baby products are rife. Chinese consumers are increasingly wary of home grown products. Instead, they are demanding quality from overseas as a guarantee of safe and healthy products – which is good news for the Australian export industry.

23 September 2019

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Dismissed unfairly by "curt" text message

Two employees who believed their employment had been terminated after receiving a text message from their supervisor saying they would be “missed” and that there was “no work” for them have been awarded compensation. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found the dismissal was harsh, unjust and unreasonable.

24 September 2019

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Tough New Dangerous Goods Laws on the way for Victoria

The Victorian Government is seeking to get tough on those who put Victorians at risk by contravening dangerous goods laws by introducing tough new offences and harsher penalties.

24 September 2019

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Do you have a manufacturing capital investment project?

If your company has a manufacturing capital investment project, you should be aware that applications to the Federal Government’s Manufacturing Modernisation Fund are now open until 31 October.

25 September 2019

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From the Chief Executive 26 September 2019

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.

26 September 2019

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Cyber Security: what you need to know

Like most organisations, employees receiving attempted phishing emails is part of the daily work cycle at The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has recently released its quarterly report, stating that out of the 245 reported data breaches between July and September of this year, 20 per cent were a result of social engineering attacks conducted by cyber criminals through phishing techniques.

07 October 2019

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Preparing for a hot summer at work

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.

10 October 2019

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Storeperson unable to lift fairly dismissed

An employee’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy has been dismissed by the Fair Work Commission (the “Commission”). The employee was terminated after a period of extended absence because she was unable to fulfil the inherent requirements of her role. She claimed the dismissal was unfair and sought reinstatement.

10 October 2019

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From the Chief Executive 11 October 2019

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.

11 October 2019

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Holmesglen paves the way for health partnerships and beyond

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

14 October 2019

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Q&A Hot Topic with Dr Lachlan Henderson

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

18 October 2019

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Federal Government bans unprotected Quad Bikes

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.

24 October 2019

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Importance of City-level Strategies for Trade with China: Member Round Table with Austrade

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.

24 October 2019


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