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policy and advocacy

Improving careers guidance in Victoria

The Victorian Chamber is looking for business input on the future of careers advice and ensuring students make well-informed choices when transitioning to further education, training or employment.

06 March 2023

innovation

Help shape Victoria’s digital economy

Are you a Victorian business that produces, provides or critically relies on digital technology products or services?

06 March 2023

esg

Major hydrogen milestone for Victoria

In a major $2.35 billion energy announcement on Tuesday, Victoria was chosen as preferred location for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project – a collaboration involving the Japanese, Australian and Victorian Governments.

ESG

07 March 2023

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 08 March 2023

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day, a global event that recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, raises awareness about discrimination and drives gender parity.

08 March 2023

education and training

Opportunity knocks for women in trades

Being a woman in trades can offer exciting opportunities and a rewarding career – just ask 2022 Victorian Apprentice of the year Chhunly Taing.

08 March 2023

workplace relations

Dismissal not based on ‘pregnancy discrimination’

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has denied a General Protections application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after finding that an experienced human resources manager was not forced to resign by her employer after her unpaid parental leave request was denied.

08 March 2023

member stories

Indeed Australia: Connecting people with opportunities

As the top job site in the world with more than 300 million visitors every month, Indeed gives job seekers free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies; and employers a large talent pool and analytics to help inform their recruitment strategy.

Fast Five

08 March 2023

workplace relations

How to negotiate enterprise agreements

Enterprise bargaining between an employer, employees and their representatives must follow rules and obligations for an agreement to be made and approved.

10 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

New laws ban sexual harassment at work

As part of the Federal Government’s Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.

10 March 2023

economy

Manufacturing and energy grants for business

State and federal grants are available now for small and medium businesses seeking energy efficiency upgrades as well as manufacturing growth opportunities.

14 March 2023

international affairs

World Chambers Congress 2023 travels to Geneva

Melbourne was recently announced as the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) host in 2025. Before then, the 2023 edition will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 21-23.

14 March 2023

innovation

What does ESG mean?

Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are

15 March 2023

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 16 March 2023

I hope you all made the most of the long weekend and those who opened or worked did a roaring trade, the weather was certainly in full cooperation!

15 March 2023

member stories

Member referral program to grow Victorian business

Know a business that could benefit from joining Victoria’s peak business body? The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to launch a member referral program to grow a more diverse and robust business community in Victoria.

16 March 2023

federal government

Report highlights renewables investment shortfall

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has reported an increase in renewable investments but not enough to reach renewable energy targets.

ESG

17 March 2023

education and training

Free overseas qualifications assessment

As Victorian businesses continue to grapple with staff and skills shortages, it may come as some relief to learn the Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) provides a free and confidential assessment of current or prospective employees’ overseas qualifications to determine their compatibility with Australian standards.

21 March 2023


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