The Victorian Government has released a strategic plan to shape the future of the State’s visitor economy over the next 10 years.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has criticised an employer’s ‘tick and flick’ approach to social media and standards policy training after one employee’s dismissal was overturned and another’s upheld for various social media contraventions.

Doherty Institute research has backed an Australian garlic producer’s COVID-19 and flu-fighting garlic variety that demonstrates 99.9 per cent efficacy.

In 2022, Australians reported losses of more than $80 million to scams initiated on social media alone, up from reported losses of $56 million in 2021 and $27 million in 2020.

The Australian Government’s latest data reveals skills shortages remain across many sectors and in regional areas. If your business needs to fill its skills gap and future-proof its workforce, the Victorian Chamber can help through a range of training programs, staffing solutions, workplace support and more.

It was great to catch up with the Agent General Victoria to China, Brett Stephens earlier in the week to discuss the investment, sourcing and exporting opportunities for Victorian businesses. I certainly heard the optimism from Brett about what the opening can mean for business in our State, and we will be looking to progress that once Brett returns to China next week.

The Victorian Government has announced vehicle registration will be free for eligible apprentices from July 1, 2023.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has increased award and minimum rates of pay by 5.75 per cent from 1 July 2023.

Eligible Victorian cafes, restaurants and food manufacturing businesses will no longer need to undertake compliance programs following a regulatory change announced by the Victorian Government.

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) is now in effect, improving trade conditions for exports and imports and the movement of young and skilled workers in both directions.

Social Traders are trailblazers of ‘business for good’ through social enterprise and social procurement.

The Victorian Government recently announced major changes to the state’s Workers’ Compensation scheme, which it plans to legislate later in 2023.

Industry experts give their tips on how small and large enterprises can use Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) to create and sustain long-term value. 

It’s been an interesting week, and probably one that will have most business owners and leaders wondering “What next?”

Victoria’s noise laws call for all businesses to prevent noise pollution – regardless of your business’s size or activities. Understanding when noise is considered unreasonable is the first step to following the law.

Employers are on notice to address workplace fall hazards after WorkSafe statistics reveal 41 workers were killed and 7,395 workers seriously injured in workplace falls in the past five years.