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member stories

Never underestimate the importance of company culture

As an expert in Career Management, Elisabetta Farina explains how businesses can maximise the value of their employees while also creating a supportive and nurturing environment.

Fast Five

17 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Role of the workplace in addressing domestic and family violence

When discussing domestic and family violence (DFV) with our members and clients, there is clearly a consensus on the scale and urgency of this crisis confronting our homes and workplaces.

19 May 2021

economy

Consolidation Budget enables business to reset and recalibrate

The 2021-22 State Budget is fiscally responsible and will address the need for Victorian businesses to reset and recalibrate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State and Federal Budgets

20 May 2021

economy

2021-22 Victorian State Budget: everything you need to know

The State Government has handed down the 2021-22 State Budget, featuring many recommendations put forward by the Victorian Chamber to enable business, grow business and make it easier to do business in Victoria.

State and Federal Budgets

20 May 2021

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 21 May

It is the Victorian Chamber’s goal to make Victoria the best place in Australia to live, work, learn, and operate a business. Our message is simple - business is not only the engine room of the economy, they’re also the heart of our communities.

21 May 2021

workplace relations

Employee labelled a "liar and a moron" awarded nearly $18,000

The Fair Work Commission has deemed an employee's dismissal ‘harsh’ despite the worker becoming frustrated with management and punching a hole in the wall during a meeting.

24 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Victorian Government reinstates COVIDSafe measures, restrictions

Following nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Northern Melbourne, the Victorian Government has reinstated several COVIDSafe measures as health officials pinpoint the source of the new cases.

25 May 2021

health safety and wellbeing

VCCI helping family businesses during time of crisis

Disputes within family businesses can be more complex and emotionally draining than those in larger companies, which is why the Victorian Chamber’s Workplace Relations team were called in.

26 May 2021

economy

Fourth lockdown is a massive step backwards for Victoria

Victorian business was dealt another blow today as the Victorian Government announced a seven-day lockdown and the application of Stage Three restrictions.

27 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses close once again in seven-day snap lockdown

A little over three months since Victoria’s last lockdown, businesses will once again close their doors to the public as Acting Premier James Merlino announced another ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown.

27 May 2021

workplace relations

Changes to Casual Employment

On the 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economy Recovery) Act 2021 to provide clearer rights and obligations for casual employees.

28 May 2021

economy

State steps up with business support

Today’s State Government announcement of a $250 million targeted business support package to compensate businesses for the devastating impact of this fourth COVID-19 lockdown will ease some of the anxiety and worry that businesses and workers have felt since Thursday’s news.

30 May 2021

economy

Victorian businesses receive $250 million lockdown support package

In response to Victoria’s fourth COVID-19 lockdown, the State Government has announced a $250 million package to support struggling Victorian businesses in their time of need.

30 May 2021

economy

Business is bleeding

It’s not the fault of business that we are locked down again, yet they’re the ones that continue to pay the price. It’s small and medium businesses, the lifeblood of our state, that bear the brunt.

31 May 2021

economy

‘Australia could be the posterchild for how to handle a pandemic’

While the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the APAC region finds itself leaps and bounds ahead of the pack, and according to ZACK Group, this is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Fast Five

31 May 2021

economy

New digital platform launched to connect local businesses

The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform, Capability Connection, to help manufacturers and suppliers do business and bolster local supply chains.

01 June 2021


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