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workplace relations

WGEA starts publishing gender pay gaps

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will report the gender pay gaps for every Australian employer with 100 or more employees as of 27 February 2024.

27 February 2024

workplace relations

Update on Fair Work Act changes in 2024

As workplace relations reform continues in 2024, the Victorian Chamber has compiled a guide of workplace rule changes and timeframes for their implementation to date.

26 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Is Victoria too lenient on OHS offences?

Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council has released a consultation paper exploring potential reforms to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences.

22 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

First industrial manslaughter conviction in Victoria

In a stark reminder to employers of their safety responsibilities, a stonemasonry business became the first company convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws, fined $1.3 million after causing the death of a worker who was fatally crushed at a Somerton factory.

22 February 2024

education and training

Review into Australian apprenticeships incentives

The Federal Government is undertaking a strategic review of the apprenticeships incentive system as Australia faces its most serious skills shortages in decades.

22 February 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 22 February 2024

It was great to get back to Regional Victoria this week as some of the Victorian Chamber Team and I spent a couple of jam-packed days in Geelong.

22 February 2024

chief executive update

We need a plan for growth

With the state budget still months away, earnest discussions are occurring now to influence what will be handed down.

22 February 2024

education and training

Adapting to the modern workplace to lead with impact

As traditional ideas of work continue to be challenged in a post-pandemic world, a Victorian Chamber webinar will address the evolving role of a workplace leader.

20 February 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Preventing work-related mental injuries

A workforce without injury and illness benefits both employees and employers. By taking proactive steps as an employer, you can keep your workplace safer, healthier and more productive.

20 February 2024

state government

Business Bus takes off around Victoria

Whether starting, building, or transforming your business, Business Victoria’s Small Business Bus can help you develop your ideas and capabilities.

19 February 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 15 February 2024

It’s not panning out to be the week we had hoped for. On one of the busiest days for many of our members, the lights went out.

14 February 2024

workplace relations

Positive drug test not enough for termination

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found in favour of an employee’s unfair dismissal claim after returning a positive drug test.

14 February 2024

education and training

Paid training program for students expands

The State Government has boosted a program allowing students to finish Year 12 while pursuing paid training.

14 February 2024

education and training

Master the art of sales and boost your business

"A business can survive with an average product or service and a brilliant sales team performance, but a brilliant product or service can fail with an average sales team performance."

14 February 2024

esg

CSIRO and Swinburne University launch decarbonisation program

Melbourne Chamber members CSIRO and Swinburne University have established a new partnership to tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development. 

13 February 2024

esg

Business grants for energy-efficient upgrades

A new round of the Energy Efficiency Grants (EEG) program will provide eligible small and medium businesses up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment.

09 February 2024


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