As the Andrews Government prepares the 2020-21 State Budget, Pitcher Partners share their insights into the state of Victoria’s economy and where the growth opportunities lie for both metro and regional Victoria.

The disruption that COVID-19 caused to workplaces in 2020 has had widespread implications for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Here are some of the most significant changes to OHS regulations you should be aware of.

The Victorian Chamber (VCCI) has put forward more than 50 specific recommendations ahead of the State Budget to help Victorian businesses get back on their feet, create jobs and regenerate our economy.

Victorian businesses have been the hardest hit in the nation by the COVID-19 pandemic and will be looking to the State Government to provide support and incentives to get back to business and grow jobs.

The Federal Government has announced changes to the recently released Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) program designed to address long-term declines in apprenticeships and traineeships.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Melbourne-based businesses can reopen this week ahead of the further easing of restrictions on 8 November. Read about it here and what it means for your business.

Despite the 14-day average of new COVID-19 cases dipping below the target set by the State Government, Daniel Andrews has kept Melbourne’s lockdown in place.

The time has come to reopen business. The strategy to suppress the virus has worked and, on Sunday, I expect Premier Andrews to announce the immediate reopening of business across our state. I know you have made many sacrifices and now the Government must reward that perseverance with trust.

While a countless number of businesses across the world have struggled during 2020, Aurecon is one of the few that have thrived during the global pandemic. Angus Leitch explains why.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced “it is much less about the numbers” when it comes to deciding whether to ease restrictions and reopen businesses across the state.

The Victorian Government has extended the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme until 31 December 2020 and made multiple changes to the Scheme, including the eligibility of sole traders.

The Victorian Chamber spoke to R. A. Bell to discuss how the manufacturer was coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. What came to light was a story no business can afford to miss.

Despite having a history of serious misconduct in the workplace, a former worker has succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim due to the business’ failure to follow a fair termination process following a heated argument.

The Environment Protection Authority of Victoria (EPA) have published new guidance materials to support Victorian businesses prevent harm to workers and the environment from pollution and waste.

Doing business in China offers the greatest chance of success for many Australian businesses but there can be risks for the unwary. Read this before your business engages with the Eastern giant.

I hope the past week of Federal Budget announcements and low COVID-19 case numbers has you looking forward to the near future when business doors can swing open again.