Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with China, Japan and South Korea makes it easy for businesses to grow their revenue and become global brands

Just as it was sixty years ago, Japan is a crucial export market for Australia.

Many Victorian businesses will be watching the State and Federal Budgets over the next fortnight for pro-business policies that enable them to be more competitive and grow.

The best leaders in government think ahead, identify sectors ripe for growth and commit to developing them and creating more jobs.

Exporters will be unable to send their goods to the US by air unless they comply with new US air cargo screening requirements.

It has been a busy fortnight for all Australian businesses with both the State and Federal Budgets being handed down. To help our members understand what the Budgets will mean for them, we have developed information across a number of channels on how the measures will affect Victoria and Victorian businesses.

The Federal Circuit Court of Australia (the Court) has found an accounting firm (the Firm) to be an accessory in a significant underpayments claim against a Japanese fast food chain (Chain).

With the new OHS Regulations 2017 due to commence in June, the compliance codes that align with the regulations are now under review.

Work one-to-one with our Trade Advisers to define your export strategy and position your business for success.

Compare the Victorian Chamber’s pre-Budget recommendations with the key measures announced in the 2017-18 State Budget

Wednesday 31 May is World No Tobacco Day. The purpose of the day is to highlight the health risks associated with smoking and demonstrate how individuals can contribute to making a tobacco-free world.

The Victorian Chamber’s Victoria Summit 2017 program got off to a roaring start over the past fortnight, with successful regional workshops in Geelong, Warrnambool, Shepparton and Wodonga. The level of engagement from local businesses was exceptionally good, with many valuable contributions that will shape our future policies going into a State Election next year.

The Victoria Summit 2017 is now well underway and off to a great start. Successful workshops have been held in Geelong, Warrnambool, Shepparton and Wodonga. They have all been engaging and informative events with local business leaders sharing their ideas on what is needed to lift business competitiveness and job creation.

An employee’s unfair dismissal application has been dismissed by the Fair Work Commission on the grounds the employee had not completed the minimum service requirements due to a lengthy absence.

The Victorian Chamber has recently been awarded a grant to deliver training projects aimed at helping SMEs and stakeholders understand how to use and access Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and South Korea.

Videos starring comedian Dave O’Neil and mental health expert Dr Peter Cotton aim to improve workplace mental health