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innovation

Growing business interest in artificial intelligence

A new report from the National AI Centre (NAIC) finds businesses have an increasing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) but face barriers in implementing AI technologies and solutions.

21 March 2023

esg

New tool maps Australia’s vehicle transition

EV Index is a new resource for businesses, policy makers, private owners and anyone wanting more information about the transition of Australia’s vehicle fleet.

21 March 2023

esg

Small steps to drive ESG benefits for business

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) can start with as little as $5 or five minutes of someone’s time and contribution towards a good cause. But the flow-on effects for an individual and business can be long-lasting.

ESG

22 March 2023

workplace relations

Unfair dismissal over mental health absence

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has dismissed an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former casual employee who filed a general protections claim after his hours were reduced to zero following a mental health absence due to work-related stress.

22 March 2023

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 23 March 2023

How good is it to have the AFL back? Four action packed days and evenings resulted in some nail-biting results for round one, and I have to say, the ladder is looking spectacular to this Essendon supporter!

23 March 2023

member stories

Chisholm Institute: Partnering TAFE with industry

Chisholm Institute is one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training providers, prominently placed across Melbourne’s southeast manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.

Fast Five

23 March 2023

economy

ATO finalises work from home deduction approach for 2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released final guidance on how employees may choose to calculate their work from home deductions for this financial year.

27 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Pandemic impacts on return-to-work outcomes

Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a new snapshot highlighting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work after an injury or illness.

27 March 2023

workplace relations

Ensuring workplace payment compliance

Due to the extent of modern awards and legislative requirements, many businesses can find it difficult to navigate the workplace relations system.

28 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace psychological health reform

With new Psychological Health Regulations on the horizon in Victoria, the Victorian Chamber has provided an update and delivered practical advice on navigating mental wellbeing in the workplace.

28 March 2023

infrastructure

Exploring housing reform in Victoria

A report from independent advisory body Infrastructure Victoria (IV) highlights more choice and housing diversity is needed as Victoria’s population grows.

29 March 2023

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 30 March 2023

Having come straight from the Albert Park track this morning from the Victorian Chamber and Keolis Downer Grand Prix™ Breakfast, I can tell you that Melbourne is certainly in for a treat this weekend!

29 March 2023

policy and advocacy

Have your say on insurance cost and coverage

The Victorian Chamber is seeking responses to our Business Voice Survey about insurance cost and business composition.

29 March 2023

member stories

Australian Grand Prix in the fast lane

With its future secure in Melbourne until 2037 and another huge weekend of action scheduled this year, the Australian Grand Prix continues to be a headliner on Victoria’s events calendar.

29 March 2023

metropolitan business

Melbourne return-to-office trends stabilise

Gone are five-day office weeks in Melbourne but overall average days have trended upwards, according to the latest office occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

31 March 2023

education and training

Grow your career in Work Health and Safety

Want a rewarding career pathway while promoting health and safety outcomes for the good of society? The Victorian Chamber is launching our first Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) program for the year.

03 April 2023


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