Here at the Victorian Chamber, we have had a busy year. The team has successfully delivered close to 150 industry events, and yesterday we presented our final for 2017, a lunch with renowned Australian journalist Lisa Wilkinson AM, at Palladium, Crown.

The event was an impressive end to a series of well received functions and we were honoured to hear Lisa’s candid and empowering presentation on her journey to success in the challenging media world. In Lisa’s words, the key to success is “sheer hard work, gut instinct and determination... surround yourself with the most talented people you can find.” Thank you to all who joined us and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming Victorian Chamber event in 2018.

With Christmas around the corner and many end of year staff celebrations to come, we encourage you to make sure you are well-informed about the rights and obligations of employers and employees both in the workplace and offsite. If you have a question or query, please call our Workplace Relations advice line on (03) 8662 5222 for up-to-date, independent and accurate advice on a range of workplace relations issues.

As always, the health of workers is paramount and we hope many of you take the opportunity to have a break and recharge over the holiday period. Our team is already preparing for a busy 2018, with some exciting new programs and events planned and a State Election in late November.

On behalf of the Victorian Chamber, I would like to wish you and your families safe and happy holidays and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Mark Stone AM