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health safety and wellbeing

Victorian Chamber training goes regional

From management to mental health, the Victorian Chamber’s renowned training courses are being launched in-person in Shepparton and Bendigo.

27 March 2024

digital and cyber

Victorian Chamber backs cyber degree apprenticeships

The Victorian Chamber has launched a Cyber Degree Apprenticeships Thought Leadership Report that outlines the need for better integration between the Vocational Education and Training (VET) and higher education systems to provide aspiring cyber professionals with real-world experience during their studies.

26 March 2024

workplace relations

Update on upcoming federal wage theft law

Recent Fair Work Legislation amendments introduced a range of workplace laws, including a new federal offence of wage theft.

26 March 2024

health safety and wellbeing

Have your say on the importance of apprenticeships

The Victorian Chamber is seeking input from employers or would-be employers of apprentices to help in our advocacy to improve Australia’s vocational system. 

22 March 2024

policy and advocacy

Chamber survey highlights business cost of energy transition

A Victorian Chamber survey has highlighted the challenges of the state’s transition to net-zero, including the move away from natural gas to other energy sources.

21 March 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 21 March 2024

I’m pumped after leaving the track this morning following our annual Grand Prix breakfast. It was great to see so many of you there celebrating this exhilarating event.

21 March 2024

tourism and events

Crowds revved up for 2024 Melbourne Grand Prix

Attendance and revenue records are set to tumble at the 2024 Formula One Rolex Australian Grand Prix as an ever-expanding corporate and hospitality line-up delivers huge economic benefits for Victoria.

21 March 2024

economy

Commercial stamp duty phased out in 2024

Stamp duty on commercial and industrial property will be phased out in 2024 after the Victorian Government finalised the transition towards a property tax system.

20 March 2024

workplace relations

Are you equipped to meet gender reporting obligations?

The time is approaching for employers to apply recent legislative reforms to the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 around gender equality reporting to mitigate gender pay gaps in Australia.

20 March 2024

digital and cyber

Cyber support service for small business

Steps are in place to develop a Small Business Cyber Resilience Service to deliver personalised support to help cyberattack prevention and recovery.

20 March 2024

innovation

Business grants for research and innovation projects

The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) has opened a new $7.5 million round for innovative proposals that address key challenges.

19 March 2024

Member stories

Tips to boost your networking experience

Beyond exchanging business cards or adding LinkedIn contacts, networking builds meaningful relationships that can help people and organisations grow.

19 March 2024

infrastructure

Energy security crucial in journey to net-zero

Recent power outages have highlighted the need for a plan that outlines not only Victoria’s journey to net zero emissions, but also ensures energy supply during the transition, a special Victorian Chamber event has heard.

ESG

14 March 2024

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 14 March 2024

The Victorian Chamber’s advocacy for a plan on how our state will transition to net zero has been further supported with a survey of our members which revealed that 86 per cent of businesses believe the move to renewables will impact the quality of their output.

14 March 2024

Member stories

Westpac addresses gap in start-up funding for women

Melbourne Chamber member Westpac has backed women in business as research shows women still face significant barriers accessing finance.

14 March 2024

workplace relations

Top tips on conducting workplace investigations 

A grievance or complaint needs to be addressed in a timely and appropriate manner to protect a business, its reputation and impacted employees.

14 March 2024


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