| Occupational Health and Safety Bill |
| 12/10/2004 7:15:02 AM |
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| VECCI is in philosophical disagreement with a number of proposals contained in the Occupational Health and Safety Bill, which was passed on the last s |
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| VECCI to continue statewide winery award briefings |
| 12/9/2004 11:28:35 PM |
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| VECCI will continue to rollout statewide briefings on changes to industrial conditions in the sector.
Following a successful briefing at Wahgunyah |
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| Victorian greenhouse options need to be considered carefully |
| 12/8/2004 4:42:50 AM |
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| The options proposed in the Victorian Government's Greenhouse Challenge for Energy position paper need to be treated with extreme caution, says VECCI. |
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| Caravan parks to benefit from land tax decision |
| 12/6/2004 4:38:23 AM |
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| The Victorian Government’s decision to exempt Victoria’s private caravan parks from land tax is welcome, says the Victorian Tourism Industry Council ( |
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| VECCI welcomes re-election of Lord Mayor John So |
| 12/2/2004 5:02:34 AM |
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| The re-election of Lord Mayor John So is a positive development for Melbourne, says VECCI.
"Melbourne City Council has improved its performance un |
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| OHS reform Bill introduced into Parliament |
| 11/26/2004 5:58:18 AM |
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| The State Government's response to the Maxwell Report on the Review of Victoria's occupational health and safety framework has finally been introduced |
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| Channel deepening submission |
| 11/26/2004 5:45:56 AM |
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| VECCI has lodged a comprehensive submission on the Port Phillip Bay Channel Deepening Environmental Effects Statement (EES). The ESS investigated the |
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| Council must combat problem of non-compliant serviced apartments |
| 11/23/2004 10:17:24 PM |
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| The peak body for Victoria’s accommodation providers, the Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Association of Victoria (HMAAV), warns of a growing problem i |
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| VECCI Survey: business outlook more positive for regions |
| 11/22/2004 1:10:25 AM |
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| VECCI's latest Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that the short-term outlook for the Victorian economy is slightly more positive among region |
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| VECCI welcomes new sports stadium |
| 11/19/2004 5:52:15 AM |
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| VECCI has welcomed the announcement of a new $100 million sports stadium for Melbourne.
The Victorian Government’s announcement indicates that the st |
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| HMAA Chair meets with new Federal Tourism Minister, Fran Bailey |
| 11/18/2004 10:08:09 PM |
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| Representatives of the peak body for Victoria’s accommodation providers, the Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Association of Victoria (HMAAV), have met |
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| Regional Businesses Concerned By Government ‘Red Tape’: VECCI Survey |
| 11/9/2004 11:44:07 PM |
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| A VECCI survey of regional members has identified significant business concern about the nature of Government regulations across a number of key polic |
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| State Government 11th hour change on public holiday arrangements disappointing |
| 11/9/2004 4:16:57 AM |
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| The State Government's last minute change of heart on the forthcoming Christmas/ New Year public holiday arrangements will lead to inevitable confusio |
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| VECCI Survey Finds that Tort Reform is Working |
| 10/29/2004 12:10:16 AM |
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| The release of the results of a snapshot survey on the impact of public liability insurance (PLI) premium increases on business suggests that recent t |
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| VECCI continues MPs in Business ProgramTM for non Government MPs |
| 10/21/2004 4:26:55 AM |
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| After 20 successful placements in September 2004, the VECCI MPs in Business ProgramTM will continue this week for Liberal and National MPs.
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| New partnership to better inform Victorian businesses |
| 10/18/2004 12:47:20 AM |
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VECCI CEO Neil Coulson signs the Charter in the presence of the Executive Director of the Office of Small Business, David Latina.
VECCI CEO Neil Co |
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| Water Management and Pricing Impacts on your Business |
| 10/15/2004 1:22:51 AM |
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| Submissions to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) from metropolitan and regional water businesses on their final water plans are now in place. Th |
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| VECCI Welcomes Prime Minister |
| 10/12/2004 7:26:25 AM |
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| The Prime Minister reinforced the Federal Coalition's commitment to the principle of choice in workplace relations, education and health during a wide |
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| New series of Federal award briefings |
| 9/24/2004 12:48:34 AM |
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| Following a strategic review, VECCI has postponed until early next year all "Know Your Award Briefings" relating to the Federal Award Common Rule Chan |
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| VECCI to hold statewide briefings for wine industry after Industrial Commission outcome |
| 9/21/2004 12:09:52 AM |
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| The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) will be holding a series of Wine Industry Forums across Victoria to firstly, alert l |
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| Victorian sustainability fund announced |
| 9/15/2004 12:37:57 AM |
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| Environment Minister John Thwaites last week announced a Sustainability Fund to help business, local councils and regional waste management groups to |
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| Liberal and National MPs see business from the inside |
| 9/14/2004 2:15:43 AM |
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| Pre-Election Survey Shows Taxation, Economic Management and Red Tape Issues Dominate Business Concer |
| 9/6/2004 5:16:26 AM |
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| The next Federal Government will need to give priority to reducing the level of business taxation, improving economic conditions and easing the compli |
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| Employers beware - change is now one step closer to reality |
| 8/17/2004 3:16:08 AM |
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| Today's decision by the Industrial Relations Commission brings the reality of change one step closer for many Victorian employers, says VECCI.
"It co |
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| Victorian Tourism Industry Council welcomes new Chairman |
| 8/2/2004 12:23:43 AM |
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| Victoria's peak tourism industry body, the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), has welcomed the appointment of Mr Bob Annells as its new Chairm |
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| VECCI Helps Defeat Proposed Bankruptcy Law changes |
| 7/26/2004 6:44:20 AM |
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| In a victory for common sense and following lobbying by VECCI and other business groups, the Federal Government has backed down on a plan to significa |
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| Unions lodge 130 new applications to extend award coverage across Victorian workforce |
| 7/21/2004 6:53:36 AM |
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| Regional employers are about to feel the harsh reality of new industrial relations changes following a series of new applications by Victorian unions |
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| VECCI Survey: business outlook more positive for regions |
| 7/20/2004 6:33:43 AM |
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| VECCI's latest Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that the short-term outlook for the Victorian economy is more positive among regional busine |
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| Victorian outlook improves, but further work lies ahead |
| 7/19/2004 12:40:00 AM |
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| VECCI's latest Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that, in the June quarter of this year, the short-term business outlook had declined nationa |
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| New IR changes to affect many businesses |
| 7/15/2004 1:39:56 AM |
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| Many Victorian businesses not already covered by Federal awards face increased labour costs and compliance requirements in the New Year, says VECCI.
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| EES gives green light for channel deepening |
| 7/15/2004 1:16:16 AM |
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| The Port of Melbourne's Channel Deepening Environmental Effects Statement has given the green light to the channel deepening project, says VECCI.
"Th |
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| New VECCI North East Regional Manager appointed |
| 6/11/2004 1:28:25 AM |
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| VECCI has appointed a new manager in the North East region - Ms Helen O'Neill.
"VECCI has developed a renewed structure for the delivery of services |
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| AusLink to boost efficiency and growth |
| 6/7/2004 4:02:18 AM |
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| The Federal Government's new land transport plan, AusLink, will lead to increased transport efficiency and economic growth, says VECCI.
"AusLink repr |
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| New VECCI Gippsland Regional Manager appointed |
| 6/2/2004 11:15:15 PM |
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| VECCI has appointed a new manager in the Gippsland region - Mr Roger Detering.
"VECCI has developed a renewed structure for the delivery of services |
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| VECCI Members scoop Savewater Awards |
| 5/26/2004 8:54:57 AM |
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| Melbourne-based polyethylene manufacturer, Qenos, took out top honours in the 2004 Savewater Awards, earning the Award for Excellence and winning the |
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| VECCI Survey: business outlook more positive for regions |
| 5/18/2004 4:54:00 AM |
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| VECCI's latest Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that, despite comparatively lacklustre trading conditions during the March quarter 2004, the |
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| VECCI Survey confirms that Economic Statement is timely for Victorian business |
| 5/17/2004 1:38:42 AM |
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| VECCI's latest Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that, in the March quarter of this year, the short-term business outlook had declined both n |
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| Deutsche Bank and VECCI become partners for growth |
| 5/13/2004 5:38:04 AM |
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| Deutsche Bank and the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry today signed an agreement in Melbourne aimed at forging a closer relations |
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| Budget targets families, taxpayers |
| 5/11/2004 11:28:10 PM |
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| Tonight's Budget targets families and taxpayers through a range of spending initiatives, but remains responsible with a surplus and some positive meas |
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| State Budget continues momentum of economic statement |
| 5/5/2004 12:57:06 AM |
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| Today's State Budget continues the momentum of the April Economic Statement, says VECCI.
"Following the April Economic Statement, the State Budget pr |
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| State Budget must maintain positive momentum |
| 5/4/2004 11:29:45 PM |
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| The May 2004 State Budget must keep up the positive momentum generated by the April Economic Statement, says VECCI.
"Philosophically, the April Econo |
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| Portland region employers to receive update on WorkCover |
| 4/30/2004 1:54:21 AM |
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| Possible changes to Victorian workers' compensation and occupational health and safety regulations will have a direct impact on employers, the Victori |
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| VECCI supports Melbourne City move on Convention Centre |
| 4/21/2004 2:32:55 AM |
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| Yesterday's decision by Melbourne City Council to financially contribute to the building of the new Convention Centre shows vision and foresight, says |
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| Victorian Economic Statement to trigger tourism growth |
| 4/20/2004 7:35:05 AM |
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| The Victorian Economic Statement will trigger tourism growth over the medium term, says VTIC.
"The decision to establish a world-class, high capacity |
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| Economic Statement lays foundation for future growth |
| 4/20/2004 7:30:24 AM |
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| Employers across Northern Victoria to receive update on WorkCover and OHS |
| 4/19/2004 1:34:27 AM |
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| Possible changes to Victorian workers' compensation and occupational health and safety regulations will have a direct impact on employers, the Victori |
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| Victoria not the `Place to Be’ on Easter Sunday |
| 4/7/2004 11:21:44 PM |
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| The Easter Sunday trading laws are still contradictory and detrimental to Victorian business, says VECCI.
"While pressure from VECCI has brought impr |
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| VECCI to assess key Maxwell Report recommendations |
| 4/6/2004 4:56:12 AM |
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| Victorian tourism has good summer, faces brighter future |
| 3/22/2004 5:38:33 AM |
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| VECCI congratulates VCAL Award Winners |
| 3/17/2004 6:26:53 AM |
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| The winners of the 2003 Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Achievement Awards are to be commended on their achievements, says VECCI.
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| State MPs ‘Getting Down to Business’ |
| 3/16/2004 11:50:03 PM |
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| Strong WorkCover results should pave way for premium reduction |
| 2/27/2004 5:31:56 AM |
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| Premier to launch VECCI's MPs in Business ProgramTM |
| 2/25/2004 6:48:45 AM |
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| A sensible outcome on public holidays in 2004 |
| 2/11/2004 11:31:03 PM |
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| VECCI to hold vital regional employer updates across Northern Victoria |
| 2/11/2004 12:10:14 AM |
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| VECCI Survey: business outlook more positive for regions |
| 1/29/2004 10:57:24 PM |
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| VECCI Survey signals warning for Victorian economy |
| 1/27/2004 11:33:46 PM |
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| Major rebound for the Victorian tourism industry |
| 1/14/2004 4:42:06 AM |
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| The latest Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State shows a rebound in the sector, after a period of plu |
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