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Several Victorian Chamber members have been recognised among Victoria’s leading exporters, taking home category honours at the 2026 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry members are invited to join a delegation travelling to Canberra this October for the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Business Leaders’ Summit and Gala Dinner.

Victorian businesses are warning the State Government its proposed work-from-home legislation will increase costs, damage hiring and push jobs and investment interstate. New research reveals business concerns have escalated sharply since the policy was first announced.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Committee for Melbourne have unveiled a comprehensive election platform aimed at strengthening Victoria’s economic performance and supporting regional industries.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Committee for Melbourne are calling for a new industry partnership model to help Victoria secure the next wave of global investment and strengthen the state’s long-term economic competitiveness.

“Australian Made” is not just a badge LIGHT + GLO place on packaging but is embedded in how it operates. This is how a Melbourne-based fragrance house stays grounded in craft in a category often driven by scale.

Founded in 1851, the Victorian Chamber has been part of Victoria’s business landscape for almost as long as the state itself. Over the past 175 years, industries, society and the Chamber’s advocacy have continued to evolve.

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has released its latest gender pay gap results for 10,500 Australian employers, highlighting progress in key areas, with the Victorian Chamber retaining its Workplace Gender Equality Citation.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has outlined key employer obligations and deadlines for 2026, urging businesses to stay on top of tax, superannuation and reporting requirements to avoid compliance action.

Australia’s Prime Minister, and Victoria’s Premier and Opposition Leader joined a panel of industry experts at this year’s Future Victoria Summit to map out their ideas for innovation and investment.

Victoria has never been short on big ideas. From our world-class major events and medical breakthroughs to innovative manufacturing and thriving small businesses, we’re a state that dreams.

Victorian employers are invited to connect with skilled global talent at the Study Melbourne International Student Careers Fair 2026.