Changes to Vic payroll + WorkCover rules
As part of its recent Budget announcement, the Victorian government has advised that from January 1, 2005, employment agencies will
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Sugar levy to cost hundreds of jobs
The Howard government's decision to place a $100 million levy on sugar could cost jobs and investment in the food
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Tough sentences for Vic computer crime
Computer criminals in Victoria will face prison terms of up to 10 years under tough new legislation, Attorney-General Rob Hulls
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Commissioner seeks 'fair go' for retailers
The Bracks government in Victoria has announced the establishment of a Retail Industry Commissioner to protect shop owners and traders
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Victorian Family Biz Awards unveiled
The winners of the 2002 Victorian Family Business of the Year Awards were announced last night at Family Business Australia's
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Survey show concerns over Vic landlords
More than half of Victorians surveyed by the Department of Consumer Affairs have experienced significant problems with a landlord or
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Consumer Affairs appoint new director
Dr David Cousins is new director of Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria.
Consumer Affairs Minister Christine Campbell says Cousins appointment is
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Vict govt gives helping hand to biz women
Victorian small-business women will gain access to practical support programs through the Showcasing Women in Small Business Strategy launched today
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Victoria launches 10 yr ICT industry plan
A 10-year information and communications technology (ICT) plan will make Victoria a hotspot for the industry, a government minister says.
Minister
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Vict'a puts a high price on work accidents
Large corporations found guilty of contributing to the death or serious injury of an employee may be forced to publicise
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Manufacturing database assists reg'al biz
The Victorian government has made a $20,000 grant to help South Gippsland Shire Council establish a database of regional manufacturing
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Vic games industry moves to another level
The Victorian government has committed $500,000 to help grow the state's computer game industry.
The funding is part of the government's
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Jobs flow from $200,000 government grant
The Victorian government will provide $200,000 to provide much-needed infrastructure at Colac's Forest Street Industrial Estate.
State and Regional Development Minister,
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Retail tenancies review: deadline extended
The deadline for making a submission to the review of Victoria's retail tenancy laws has been extended to November 23.
The
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Level playing field for small biz: Thomson
Victoria's Minister for Consumer Affairs, Marsha Thomson, has introduced legislation into Parliament to help level the playing field between small
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E-commerce funds available for Vic SMEs
Victoria's small to medium-sized businesses are being given a second chance to grow their companies online.
The Minister for Small Business,
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Report gives the green light to inconnects
The construction of two major electricity interconnects between New South Wales (NSW), Victoria and South Australia (SA) took a major
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Downturn hits metro tourism biz hardest
The impact of the collapse of Ansett and the terrorist attacks on the United Sates has been felt immediately by
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Vic govt funds four work safety programs
Victorian workplaces are about to become much safer for nurses, construction workers, residential youth workers and health professionals thanks to
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Vic govt restores certainty to retail leases
The Victorian Parliament has passed amendments to retail leases legislation that aim to address uncertainty created by a court ruling
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