2009 News

Confusion as modern awards and the new safety net commence on 1 January 2010

30/12/2009

Some employers could be caught out by the new safety net in effect from 1 January 2010, when existing awards and statutory minima will be replaced by 122 modern awards and ten national employment standards.

‘Back-to-basics’ tourism gives industry a boost, against background of apprehension about summer bushfire issues

14/12/2009

The Victorian tourism industry is bouncing back as visitors embrace simple, fun family holidays that make the most of the great outdoors, although there is apprehension

Mixed results from latest International Visitor Survey

11/12/2009

Latest results from Tourism Research Australia's International Visitor Survey show that Victoria continues to buck the national downward trend.

Employers need to ensure Christmas parties not disasters this festive season

03/12/2009

With the majority of workplaces set to have some sort of Christmas celebration in the coming weeks

Melbourne Airport terminal expansion another step towards aviation pre-eminence for Melbourne

03/12/2009

The opening of the first stage of Melbourne Airport’s $330 million international terminal expansion

Interest rates: brake and accelerator continue to be applied at the same time

03/12/2009

Today’s 0.25 per cent rise in official interest rates handed down by the Reserve Bank is premature given domestic and global economic uncertainty

Senate ETS vote leaves a mixed legacy

03/12/2009

Today’s rejection of the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme by the Senate leaves a mixed legacy for Australian business, says VECCI.

Achievement of 14 metre port draft a major milestone for Victoria

25/11/2009

The declaration of a 14 metre draft for the Port of Melbourne as a result of the successful completion of the Port Phillip Bay channel deepening project is a major milestone for Melbourne, Victoria and the nation, says VECCI.

Business can deliver one-third of Government’s proposed emissions cuts with basic measures

19/11/2009

Analysis shows ‘win-win’ for environment and business bottom line as sustainability program participants reap cost savings and a competitive advantage

Victoria Summit opens with call for population growth

17/11/2009

Today's VECCI Victoria Summit has opened with a call for Victoria to be bold, go for growth and add more population.

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