| Payroll tax cut will be a timely boost to economy |
| (12/20/2006 5:28:58 AM) |
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| Cuts to payroll tax currently being considered by the Victorian Parliament this week, with a view to taking effect on 1 January 2007, will provide a |
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| VECCI Victorian Skills Survey results show that labour shortages are taking their toll |
| (12/19/2006 5:29:14 AM) |
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| Partial results from the VECCI Victorian Skills Survey show that labour shortages are taking their toll on Victorian employers and the wider |
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| Victorian Tourism Conditions Strong, But Drought Bites Hard on Regional and Rural Operators |
| (12/14/2006 11:25:41 PM) |
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| The latest Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State reveals a generally improved trading performance in |
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| VTIC welcomes new Minister Tim Holding and congratulates John Pandazopoulos on a job well done |
| (11/29/2006 10:13:18 PM) |
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| The appointment of Tim Holding as Tourism Minister is welcomed by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC).
“Tim Holding comes to the tourism |
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| VECCI to hold Pre-Election Forum on the Economy |
| (11/22/2006 1:49:01 AM) |
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| VECCI will today hold an invitation-only Pre-Election Forum on the Victorian Economy at its head office in Albert Street, East Melbourne.
The |
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| Challenge on for parties to allocate surplus wisely |
| (11/6/2006 6:05:54 AM) |
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| The State’s strong financial results outlined in today’s Pre-Election Budget Update are welcome, says VECCI.
“From the business point of view, we |
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| Labor’s workplace statement - the good, the not so good and the unnecessary |
| (11/3/2006 5:02:07 AM) |
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| The ALP Workplace Policy released today `Protecting work rights, family time and workplace safety’ contains elements of the good, the not so good and |
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| VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey |
| (10/30/2006 11:19:37 PM) |
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| Business: economic prospects fragile in face of drought, higher fuel prices and increased interest rates
The latest Visa - VECCI Business Trends and |
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| VECCI to hold Pre-Election Forum on skills issues |
| (10/26/2006 3:31:26 AM) |
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| VECCI will today hold a Pre-Election Forum on skills issues at its head office in Albert Street, East Melbourne.
The speakers at the Forum will |
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| Energy project funding recognises win-wins for economy and environment |
| (10/26/2006 1:31:19 AM) |
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| Today’s announcement of Federal and State Government support for two major Victorian greenhouse-friendly energy projects shows that the economy and |
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| Melbourne’s Water Strategy a good first step |
| (10/18/2006 3:40:46 AM) |
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| The Central Region Water Strategy released today is a good plan for future action says VECCI.
“While water is a broader community problem, industry |
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| Tourism Awards Announced in Melbourne |
| (10/11/2006 11:07:26 PM) |
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| The Victorian H.M.A.A (Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association) Awards for Excellence, sponsored by A.A.A Tourism have been announced in Melbourne |
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| Six months on, VECCI and Allianz partnership on WorkCover premiums is a success |
| (9/22/2006 6:12:47 AM) |
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| VECCI and Allianz’s unique and historic partnership aimed at lowering WorkCover costs and improving service for employers has now been operational |
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| Latest VWA results should pave way for further premium reduction |
| (9/22/2006 6:11:17 AM) |
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| The yearly results for the Victorian WorkCover Authority show that there is plenty of scope for even further premium reductions for employers in the |
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| Historic Environmental Accord signed between State Government and Business |
| (9/21/2006 7:13:39 AM) |
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| The Premier of Victoria today joined leading Victorian organisations to sign an historic accord which will have a significant impact on business |
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| Victorian Tourism Conditions Strong, But Optimism Tempered |
| (9/21/2006 12:36:58 AM) |
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| The latest Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State reveals a generally improved trading performance in |
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| VECCI to hold Pre-Election Forum on infrastructure issues |
| (9/19/2006 12:48:10 AM) |
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| VECCI will today hold a Pre-Election Forum on infrastructure issues at its head office in Albert Street, East Melbourne.
The speakers at the Forum |
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| The Challenge is on for CBD offices to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle & be a Star! |
| (9/8/2006 5:15:05 AM) |
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| Images of Melbourne’s laneways cluttered with cardboard boxes and overflowing dumpsters, could soon be a thing of the past, as CBD businesses take up |
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| VECCI to hold Pre-Election Forum on energy issues |
| (8/17/2006 4:13:37 AM) |
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| VECCI will today hold a Pre-Election Forum on energy issues at its head office in Albert Street, East Melbourne.
The speakers at the Forum will |
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| Port plans a pragmatic response to Melbourne’s trade and population growth |
| (8/14/2006 7:29:42 AM) |
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| The consultation drafts of the Port Development Plan 2006-2035 and the Melbourne Portal Strategy released today are a pragmatic response to |
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| New VECCI Geelong/South West Regional Manager appointed |
| (8/14/2006 1:54:11 AM) |
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| VECCI has appointed a new regional manager in Victoria’s Geelong and South West region, Mr James Gulli.
“This new appointment will drive member |
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| beyondblue Chairman Jeff Kennett to speak on managing depression in the workplace |
| (8/9/2006 6:44:48 AM) |
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| VECCI will this week be hosting a discussion on managing depression in the workplace.
The VECCI Business Leaders’ Luncheon on Thursday 10 August |
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| VTIC concerned at interest rate rise |
| (8/2/2006 5:00:20 AM) |
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| The Victorian tourism industry is concerned at today’s decision by the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by 25 basis points.
“This interest rate |
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| Today’s interest rate rise places an unwarranted burden on business |
| (8/2/2006 12:16:28 AM) |
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| VECCI is extremely disappointed with today’s announcement by the Reserve Bank of its decision to increase the official cash rate by 0.25% to 6.00%. |
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| Business: Economic prospects wane as fuel prices and interest rates bite |
| (7/31/2006 3:34:56 AM) |
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| The latest Visa - VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that the short-term economic outlook has declined at both a national and a State |
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| VTIC calls for Federal and State Government support on more direct flights to Melbourne |
| (7/21/2006 2:19:31 AM) |
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| Today’s release of figures for international passenger arrivals into Melbourne underlines the need for the Federal and State Governments to do |
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| VECCI supports launch of new financial product for exporters |
| (7/19/2006 11:06:56 PM) |
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| The launch of EFIC Headway today in Victoria will assist small to medium sized exporters (SMEs) in their drive to conquer export markets, says |
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| Mandatory renewable energy targets: impacts study needed |
| (7/17/2006 5:27:53 AM) |
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| Economic modelling of the Victorian Government's decision to impose a 10 per cent mandatory renewable energy target, outlining possible impacts on |
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| New VECCI Central/North Eastern Regional Manager appointed |
| (7/17/2006 5:23:55 AM) |
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| VECCI has appointed a new manager in Victoria's Central/North Eastern region – Ms Caroline Mirtschin.
"This new appointment will drive member |
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| Cuts in red tape will drive business growth |
| (7/11/2006 4:56:10 AM) |
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| Today’s announcement by Treasurer Brumby at VECCI today of further details of cuts in red tape will boost the competitiveness of Victorian industry |
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| VECCI & EPA join forces to protect the environment (and help business make a dollar) |
| (7/5/2006 7:13:27 AM) |
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| VECCI and EPA Victoria partnership program launched by Acting Premier and Minister for Environment John Thwaites
Acting Premier and Minister for the |
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| VECCI to meet challenge of new workplace era with new employment legal service |
| (7/3/2006 6:21:54 AM) |
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| VECCI has established an associated legal practice, CCI Victoria Legal, which will offer competitively-priced employment and industrial law advice to |
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| VTIC welcomes State Budget initiatives |
| (5/30/2006 11:41:02 PM) |
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| The Victorian tourism industry has welcomed today’s State Budget initiatives.
"Given the impact of recent bushfires, fuel prices rises and an |
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| State Budget positive for accommodation industry |
| (5/30/2006 11:10:10 PM) |
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| The accommodation industry has welcomed today’s State Budget initiatives, according to Hotel Motel Accommodation Association (HMAA) Chairman Ms Carol |
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| State Budget cuts the cost of doing business |
| (5/30/2006 6:58:37 AM) |
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| Today’s State Budget will cut the cost of doing business in Victoria during a period in which cost pressures have intensified.
The State |
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| Tomorrow’s State Budget: business tax cuts affordable and necessary |
| (5/29/2006 3:39:52 AM) |
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| Business taxation and WorkCover cuts are both affordable and necessary in tomorrow's State Budget, says VECCI.
"Higher petrol prices have raised the |
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| VECCI and Palliative Care Victoria launch key reports on life-threatening illness in the workplace |
| (5/22/2006 1:30:28 AM) |
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| VECCI and Palliative Care Victoria (PCV) are teaming up today to launch two key reports about the impact of life-threatening illness in the |
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| VTIC - State Budget is an opportunity to boost tourism sector |
| (5/22/2006 12:14:56 AM) |
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| The forthcoming State Budget is an opportunity to boost the tourism sector by bringing some cost relief to tourism businesses at a time of declining |
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| Jayco investment a boost to Victorian manufacturing sector |
| (5/19/2006 2:05:34 AM) |
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| Today’s announcement of Melbourne as the location for Jayco’s new national head office and a state-of-the-art industrial complex will provide a boost |
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| VECCI teams with Federal Government to run new WorkChoices briefings |
| (5/18/2006 12:38:22 AM) |
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| VECCI is about to conduct more than 50 WorkChoices briefings in the CBD, metropolitan Melbourne and regional centres in the next few |
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| Transport Statement |
| (5/17/2006 6:46:24 AM) |
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| Key message: VECCI has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Transport Statement - while acknowledging the need for a study on an east-west link, VECCI |
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| Business Outlook Improves |
| (5/15/2006 6:22:58 AM) |
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| The latest Visa - VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that the short-term business outlook has improved at both a national and a State |
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| Easter Sunday - let’s have another look at trading arrangements |
| (5/3/2006 7:23:20 AM) |
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| Easter Sunday - let’s have another look at trading arrangements
As we move into the Easter Holiday period, it is worth reflecting again on our |
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| VECCI commences 2006 MPs in Business Program |
| (4/26/2006 11:20:18 PM) |
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| After being successfully run in 2004, the VECCI MPs in Business ProgramTM will commence again this week for Labor, Liberal and National |
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| VECCI to hold counselling, discipline and termination briefing in Bairnsdale |
| (4/20/2006 1:02:25 AM) |
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| There is an urgent need for all employers to be familiar with workplace relations legislation requirements, particularly with regard to effectively |
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| Victorian Tourism Results Improve, Further Growth Predicted |
| (4/18/2006 2:21:54 AM) |
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| The latest Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State reveals an improved trading performance in the |
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| The Melbourne Awards 2006 |
| (4/12/2006 12:23:41 AM) |
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| Melbourne values the efforts of individuals and organisations working to make our city one of the most dynamic and socially progressive in the world. |
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| VECCI to conduct Victorian Skills Survey |
| (4/11/2006 11:23:02 PM) |
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| In response to the growing concern among business about skill shortages across Victoria, VECCI will be conducting a snapshot survey of skills issues |
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| Jetstar investment a boost to Victorian tourism industry |
| (4/11/2006 11:12:40 PM) |
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| Today’s announcement by Qantas and Jetstar of an expansion of services by budget airline Jetstar International represents a major boost to Victoria’s |
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| Next State Budget must position Victoria for growth and prevent slow decline |
| (4/10/2006 1:46:23 AM) |
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| The May 2006 State Budget represents an opportunity to position Victoria at a critical phase in its history, says VECCI.
"Victoria is very much at |
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| NSW WorkCover premium reduction provides impetus for cut in Victorian premiums |
| (4/10/2006 1:36:57 AM) |
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| Today’s move by the New South Wales Government to reduce WorkCover premiums by 10 percent puts pressure on the Victorian Government to make the |
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| Melbourne: Australia’s leading trade hub or Sydney’s newest southern suburb? |
| (3/9/2006 3:23:31 AM) |
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| Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government that the channel deepening Supplementary Environmental Effects Statement will not be ready by the |
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| Skills statement a step in the right direction |
| (3/7/2006 2:10:10 AM) |
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| Today’s Victorian Government Skills Statement, `Maintaining the Advantage: Skilled Victorians’, is a step in the right direction towards solving some |
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| VECCI JOINS THE CENTRE IN NEW PARTNERSHIP |
| (3/3/2006 5:12:42 AM) |
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| A new partnership has been announced today between The Centre and the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI).
For over 42 |
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| Latest VWA results should pave way for premium reduction |
| (2/24/2006 6:02:39 AM) |
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| The half-yearly results for the Victorian WorkCover Authority show that there is plenty of scope for a premium reduction for employers in the next |
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| VTIC: Convention Centre will boost tourism |
| (2/22/2006 4:57:49 AM) |
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| The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the announcement that the new Melbourne Convention Centre will be operational by |
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| Convention Centre a boost to Melbourne |
| (2/22/2006 3:27:13 AM) |
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| The announcement of the winning bid and timetable for construction of the new Convention Centre today will provide a great economic boost to |
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| VECCI welcomes commitment to major projects |
| (2/20/2006 10:09:24 PM) |
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| VECCI today welcomed the State Opposition policy announcement on infrastructure and major projects, and will be studying the detailed |
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| Lucky Radisson prize winner |
| (2/13/2006 1:15:12 AM) |
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| John Gillard, General Manager of Indoor Sports Victoria, Bayswater, is the lucky winner of a night’s accommodation for two, including breakfast, at |
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| VECCI and Allianz enter unique partnership to drive improved WorkCover affordability and service |
| (2/12/2006 10:45:41 PM) |
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| VECCI and Allianz today sealed a unique and historic partnership aimed at lowering WorkCover costs and improving service for employers.
VECCI |
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| Melbourne The Place To Stay During The Commonwealth Games |
| (2/6/2006 12:56:56 AM) |
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| While Melbourne will undoubtedly be a busy place during the Commonwealth Games, it will be business as usual for the accommodation industry, with |
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| Improved Victorian Tourism Results, Further Growth Predicted |
| (1/29/2006 11:15:30 PM) |
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| The latest Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State reveals an improved trading performance in the |
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| Summer bushfires will hurt Victorian country tourism operators |
| (1/29/2006 10:56:26 PM) |
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| While our latest survey showed strong past performance and projected future success for the Victorian tourism sector, the bushfires of the past week |
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| Pre-Budget Survey Shows WorkCover, Taxation, Skills, Economic Management and Red Tape Issues Dominate Business Concerns |
| (1/29/2006 10:02:29 PM) |
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| The next State Government will need to give priority to reducing business costs, improving economic conditions and easing the compliance burden on |
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| Preparing regional retailers for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games |
| (1/20/2006 3:26:56 AM) |
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| With the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games fast approaching, the Victorian Government and the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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| New Chair for HMAA (Vic) Advisory Group |
| (1/16/2006 1:18:17 AM) |
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| The Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Alliance (Vic) today announced the appointment of a new Chair, Ms Carol Douglas, adding valuable experience to |
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| Workplace reform to become workplace reality - employers urged to come to grips with "WorkChoices" |
| (1/12/2006 10:32:34 PM) |
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| VECCI urges Victorian employers to make the effort now to come to grips with what the Federal Government’s "WorkChoices" changes are all |
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