Vic government rolls out $50,000 grants for SMEs to adopt or develop innovative tech
Victorian businesses can now apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding from the state government to put towards innovative tech projects.
Vic government cracks down on workplace sexual harassment with new taskforce
The Victorian government has launched a taskforce to address sexual harassment in workplaces across the state through a range of new reforms, including a mandatory incident-notification scheme.
Victorian government provides funding for industry associations to hire mental health specialists
Mental health specialists will be employed to work with industry associations under a Victorian government program designed to offer support directly to small businesses.
More than 6,000 small businesses sign up for Victorian digital voucher scheme, as new providers added
More than 6,000 small businesses in Victoria have signed up to use the state government’s digital voucher scheme, as eight new providers are this week added to the list of vendors.
How this free mentoring program is helping Victorian small business owners redo business plans and get a new perspective
More than 1,300 business owners have applied for the Victorian government's free small business mentoring program, with more than 200 already matched with mentors.
Victorian government pledges $8.5 million to ramp up Click for Vic campaign
The Victorian government has pledged to spend an extra $8.5 million to promote its 'Click for Vic' website and campaign, which showcases small producers across the state.
Peter Strong: Crisis communication is essential in fostering trust, and the Victorian government has fallen short
The Victorian government has forgotten to inform people in a meaningful way beyond a once-a-day television event.
“Surveillance occurring”: Victoria investigating 30 businesses over COVIDSafe breaches
The Victorian government is investigating workplaces that are allegedly failing to abide by COVIDSafe restrictions.
“Devastating blow”: Carnell says Victoria must compensate closing businesses
The Victorian government should compensate businesses forced to close in the face of an extended COVID-19 lockdown, Kate Carnell says.
Businesses sue Victorian government over botched hotel quarantine program
A botched hotel quarantine program will be the subject of a class-action lawsuit against the Victorian government, claiming businesses are due compensation.
Andrews tight-lipped on business restrictions as mayor warns on “severe” economic impact
Victoria's stage four business restrictions are due to expire in a bit over two weeks, but government remains tight-lipped on what's next.
Australia won’t recover unless Victoria does too: Why the federal government must step up
The federal government's pandemic leave disaster payments are a good step... but it will need to do more to help Victoria through the pandemic.