The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is again heading to regional Victoria to speak with local businesses to inform a regional policy that focuses on increasing competitive advantage and investment, building on what we learned in previous engagements.

Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding 12 free workshops throughout Victoria to help prepare and equip businesses with essential information around the Federal Government’s complex changes to workplace and industrial relations laws.

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

A Pay Equality Toolkit has been developed by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) achieve pay equality in their workplace.

What’s in store for Australian employers this year?

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024-25 State Budget submission outlines 44 policy recommendations across four focus areas to steer Victorian business through challenging economic times.  

Make this year count by accessing a range of grants, programs and support services to grow or assist your business and workforce.

A new Victorian tourism campaign has been launched alongside the Australian Open that aims to build on record-high visitor expenditure in the state.

The Inquiry into the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (WorkCover Scheme Modernisation) Bill 2023 has shed light on critical concerns surrounding the proposed changes, with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry playing a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of businesses across the state.

In Episode Four, Series Two of Business Voice, Chamber Chief Executive Paul Guerra offers his insight on effective leadership strategies, team management and how to promote a positive workplace culture.

Episode Three, Series Two of the Victorian Chamber’s Business Voice podcast focuses on the current health and standing of Victoria's business community and where we can expect to head in the future.