| Positive international passenger figures good sign for economy |
| (12/23/2008 6:32:36 AM) |
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| The announcement that more passengers passed through Melbourne airport last weekend compared to the same weekend last year is a positive sign for |
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| White Paper ‘clears the air’ on trading scheme but impact on business still hazy |
| (12/15/2008 6:54:35 AM) |
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| The release of the Federal Government’s White Paper provides some clarity in the design of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the setting of |
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| White paper’s carbon scheme must provide business with confidence, opportunity and support |
| (12/12/2008 5:00:33 AM) |
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| The Federal Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper due for release on Monday 15 December needs to take global and domestic |
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| A united tourism voice for Victoria |
| (12/12/2008 4:53:49 AM) |
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| The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tourism Alliance Victoria have announced the consolidation of their resources.“This |
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| Decline in confidence hits tourism |
| (12/11/2008 6:11:24 AM) |
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| The latest Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State reveals that general business conditions in the |
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| Comprehensive Transport Plan to deliver benefits in medium-term |
| (12/8/2008 6:32:59 AM) |
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| The Victorian Government should be congratulated on the comprehensive Transport Plan launched today. The Plan will greatly assist to improve |
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| Transport Plan should not miss opportunities |
| (12/4/2008 4:50:07 AM) |
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| The State Government's imminent Transport Plan needs to set out all transport options for the next 30 years or risk being a missed opportunity, says |
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| Economic figures highlight importance of surplus, infrastructure and pro-business policies |
| (12/3/2008 5:22:25 AM) |
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| Today’s release of the mid-year Victorian Budget Update and the National Accounts figures show the importance of maintaining a strong surplus, a good |
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| Redrawing of the Urban Growth Boundary a pragmatic recognition of Melbourne’s rapid growth |
| (12/2/2008 10:28:20 PM) |
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| Today's redrawing of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) is a pragmatic recognition of Melbourne's rapid growth, says VECCI.
"It is important that we |
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| Doyle’s vision for Melbourne commonsense, says VECCI |
| (12/1/2008 4:57:45 AM) |
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| Robert Doyle is to be congratulated on his election to the position of Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, as well Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley and |
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| Will Fair Work Lead to Less Work? |
| (11/25/2008 6:03:53 AM) |
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| Today's introduction of the Fair Work Bill 2008 into the Parliament must be seen in the context of the current economic downturn, says VECCI.
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| Water decision gives business certainty and protects jobs |
| (11/24/2008 3:30:31 AM) |
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Today's decision by Water Minister Tim Holding to continue Stage 3a water restrictions and set water targets instead will provide certainty for |
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| Regional Convention examines 21st century future for regional Victoria |
| (11/20/2008 2:27:13 AM) |
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| The inaugural VECCI 2008 Regional Business Convention has commenced today in Bendigo.
Delegates and observers have heard addresses by:
Minister |
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| Regional Convention process identifies challenges and opportunities for regional Victoria |
| (11/19/2008 11:02:36 PM) |
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| After an intensive Victoria-wide process, the inaugural VECCI 2008 Regional Business Convention will occur this week in Bendigo, on Thursday 20 |
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| 2008 City of Melbourne Elections: Lord Mayoral Candidate Election Policies |
| (11/18/2008 1:09:55 AM) |
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| Given the significance of the City of Melbourne Council election for our Capital City, VECCI has requested all candidates for Lord Mayor to complete |
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| Industry and government working together to bring carbon down |
| (11/18/2008 12:20:32 AM) |
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Corporate Victoria and government are working together to help small and medium-sized businesses reduce their carbon emissions in a unique |
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| Business considerations essential for local elections |
| (11/17/2008 6:33:37 AM) |
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| Businesses and residents should consider the short and long term implications for business and the economy in upcoming local government elections. |
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| Taxi safety check to help ensure higher standards for tourists |
| (11/11/2008 11:30:24 PM) |
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| The announcement that every taxi operating in Victoria is to undergo a 10-point safety check and have its registration and vehicle numbers audited |
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| VECCI: cutting red tape more important than ever in current economic climate |
| (11/11/2008 11:26:47 PM) |
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Victoria's Treasurer, John Lenders, today outlined details of further Government progress in meeting its regulation reduction targets at a lunch |
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| Online marketing increasingly driving tourism growth |
| (11/11/2008 11:24:38 PM) |
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Online marketing is increasingly driving tourism growth according to a survey by VTIC.
As part of the latest Victoria Tourism Industry Council |
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| New analysis: Garnaut 10 per cent target will hit Victoria hard |
| (11/11/2008 11:20:56 PM) |
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| Damage to Victoria’s economy and increased job losses would result under the Garnaut Review’s 10 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2020 model |
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| Completion of Heads dredging a milestone |
| (10/1/2008 3:08:14 AM) |
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| The completion of dredging at the Port Phillip Bay entrance is an economic milestone for Melbourne, Victoria and the nation, says VECCI.
“The |
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| Garnaut final report strikes note of realism but modelling needed on small business, household and Victorian impacts |
| (9/30/2008 11:24:25 PM) |
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| Main points:
Garnaut realistic on need for international action
Treasury should model regional impacts, including Victoria, and SME |
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| VTIC welcome amendments to luxury car tax |
| (9/18/2008 5:49:41 AM) |
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| The amendments to the Federal Government’s luxury car tax proposed by Family First Senator Steve Fielding are welcome, says the Victoria Tourism |
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| Tourism confidence improves, but fuel prices still an issue |
| (9/16/2008 11:41:16 PM) |
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| The latest Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State reveals that business confidence in the tourism |
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| Nature-based tourism strategy will boost Victorian tourism, says VTIC |
| (9/10/2008 1:41:24 AM) |
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| Nature-based tourism is the next big growth market for Victorian tourism operators, and is in demand with international visitors – and the Victorian |
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| More police on beat required urgently |
| (9/8/2008 6:56:44 AM) |
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| A greater police presence is required to quell Melbourne’s growing street violence following a weekend of violence and the conclusion of the 2 am |
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| Interest rate cut provides a chink of light for southern states |
| (9/2/2008 6:26:23 AM) |
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| Today's interest rate cut provides a chink of light for a highly precarious Australian economy, says VECCI.
"Businesses this year, particularly in |
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| Skills reform welcome to help tourism labour challenges |
| (8/26/2008 6:50:32 AM) |
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| The package of skill reforms announced by the Victorian State Government are welcome in addressing the skills shortages plaguing the tourism |
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| Skills reforms are a significant microeconomic reform that will help address skills shortages |
| (8/26/2008 5:02:46 AM) |
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| The Victorian Government's skills reforms are a significant microeconomic reform that will help address the skills shortages that are holding back |
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| AirAsia X direct flights to Melbourne good news for tourism industry |
| (8/22/2008 1:33:51 AM) |
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| The announcement of direct flights between Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur through low-cost airline AirAsia X is good news for Victoria’s tourism |
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| Tourism Awards Announced in Melbourne |
| (8/22/2008 12:38:39 AM) |
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| The Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA) Victoria Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Hostplus and Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, have been |
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| Downbeat tourism forecast for Australia offset by Victorian highlight |
| (8/12/2008 2:43:20 AM) |
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| The latest Tourism Research Australia (TRA) Forecast 2008 figures make for gloomy reading but there are some positive signs for Victoria, says |
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| Further assistance for regional businesses to manage drought |
| (8/11/2008 5:33:45 AM) |
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| A drought business transitioning program presented by VECCI will be rolled out to more regional cities to help small businesses to manage |
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| Convention to bring regional issues to forefront – state-wide launch in Bendigo today |
| (7/31/2008 11:24:43 PM) |
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| The inaugural VECCI Regional Business Convention will be formally announced at a VECCI Regional Business Leaders’ Luncheon in Bendigo today.The |
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| Visa-VECCI survey: business confidence falls further |
| (7/28/2008 6:59:16 AM) |
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| The latest Visa-VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey reveals that businesses are less optimistic about the expected performance of the |
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| Petrol excise offsets welcome, but action needed now |
| (7/17/2008 7:39:33 AM) |
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| The Federal Government’s announcement that there will be an excise tax offset for higher fuel costs associated with an introduction of an emissions |
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| VECCI welcomes Green Paper direction on reducing carbon |
| (7/17/2008 2:20:04 AM) |
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| The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) has welcomed the release of the Government's Green Paper on the Carbon Pollution |
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| VEIC welcomes Grand Prix announcement |
| (7/4/2008 6:21:57 AM) |
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| The announcement that Melbourne has secured the Formula One Grand Prix for another five years will provide confidence and certainty for the events |
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| Garnaut recommendations could impact Victoria more: VECCI |
| (7/4/2008 6:20:29 AM) |
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| The recommendations of the Garnaut Report handed down today will probably affect Victoria more than other States, but raise as many questions as |
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| Victoria’s training modernisation reforms must proceed |
| (7/2/2008 5:16:08 AM) |
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| The Victorian Government must press on with its plan to modernise skills and training and not be overly influenced by vested interests opposed to |
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| City of Melbourne needs to reconsider ill-advised bicycle lane |
| (6/26/2008 11:48:36 PM) |
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| The City of Melbourne needs to reconsider plans to remove traffic lanes in Albert Street, East Melbourne to make way for a bicycle path, says |
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| Tourism confidence crashes as fuel prices bite |
| (6/19/2008 12:19:54 AM) |
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| The latest Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State revealed that business confidence in the tourism |
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| Melbourne outranks Paris in liveability |
| (6/13/2008 5:50:14 AM) |
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| Melbourne is world's ninth most liveable city according to the annual list compiled for the upcoming edition of design and lifestyle magazine, |
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| A platinum level of sustainability |
| (6/13/2008 5:32:36 AM) |
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| The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria’s program Grow Me The Money has |
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| VECCI welcomes Toyota’s investment in automotive industry |
| (6/13/2008 5:27:51 AM) |
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| The announcement that Toyota's Altona plant will manufacture hybrid engine Camrys is a welcome initiative, says VECCI.
“The Toyota investment will |
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| Federal Budget contains some positives for tourism |
| (5/14/2008 7:36:30 AM) |
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| Last night’s Federal Budget has provided some positives for the tourism sector, says VTIC.
“The tourism industry was waiting with keen anticipation |
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| Federal Budget provides a positive start |
| (5/14/2008 12:05:02 AM) |
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| Overall, tonight’s Budget is a positive one that provides a foundation for future growth, says VECCI.
“This Budget represented a golden opportunity |
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| Cost relief welcome in today’s Budget, but infrastructure priorities need sharpening |
| (5/6/2008 7:59:23 AM) |
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| Today's State Budget provides business cost relief, in the context of a healthy tax take, to keep Victoria competitive with other States, but this |
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| A pro-business State Budget will help arrest declining business confidence |
| (5/5/2008 3:48:32 AM) |
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| Tomorrow's State Budget represents a chance to arrest declining business confidence by providing business cost relief and targeted infrastructure |
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| Government investment in tourism essential, says VTIC |
| (5/5/2008 1:57:17 AM) |
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| The return on investment and potential growth opportunities the tourism industry provides Victoria should warrant further investment in the industry |
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| Congestion plan a step forward, but consultation needed |
| (4/29/2008 3:55:08 AM) |
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| The Victorian Government’s Congestion Plan is a welcome step in the fight against traffic congestion but must plug into a broader transport vision |
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| Fuel excise cut needs to be examined, says VTIC |
| (4/24/2008 5:23:04 AM) |
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| With fuel prices breaking the $1.50 barrier and inflation now over 4 percent, it is high time that the issue of a fuel excise cut was seriously |
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| Cost relief needed as business confidence continues to fall |
| (4/23/2008 11:37:54 PM) |
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| The latest VISA/VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey reveals that businesses expect weaker trading conditions over the next twelve |
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| VTIC welcomes Federal and State Government movement on direct flights |
| (4/15/2008 6:02:15 AM) |
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| Recent initiatives by State and Federal Governments in the area of aviation policy are welcome, says VTIC.
VTIC Chairman Jeremy Johnson said that |
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| What will OHS changes mean for business? |
| (4/15/2008 5:56:43 AM) |
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| A review into Accident Compensation laws and the pending nine new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance codes will have a significant |
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| Passing of John Button |
| (4/11/2008 8:29:09 AM) |
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| It is with sadness and regret that we note the passing of John Button.
VTIC Chief Executive Officer Wayne Kayler-Thomson said that as well as being |
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| East-West link supported as first step in broader vision |
| (4/11/2008 8:27:54 AM) |
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| A new East-West link for Melbourne will be a vital piece of infrastructure and should be the first step in a broader 20 year vision for Melbourne’s |
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| Federal Court decision – it’s now time to stop talking down the Bay |
| (3/28/2008 1:22:21 AM) |
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| Today's Federal Court rejection for the second time of a legal challenge by the opponents of channel deepening represents what should be the |
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| East-West link will boost productivity, ease inflation |
| (3/20/2008 6:21:52 AM) |
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| A new East-West link for Melbourne will boost productivity and help fight inflation, says VECCI.
VECCI Chief Executive Officer Wayne Kayler-Thomson |
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| WorkHealth initiative a win-win, will boost health and productivity |
| (3/18/2008 1:25:16 AM) |
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| The Victorian Government’s $200 million WorkHealth initiative via the Victorian WorkCover Authority is timely and will boost productivity in the |
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| First of its kind: tourism industry plan launched |
| (3/13/2008 12:34:28 AM) |
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| The Tourism and Events Industry Strategy 2016 launched today is the first of its kind in Australia.
The strategy, developed through extensive |
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| Challenges ahead for tourism growth, says VTIC |
| (3/13/2008 12:25:58 AM) |
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| The Annual Victorian Tourism Industry Performance and Outlook report to tourism operators across the State released by VTIC today revealed that |
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| Tourism industry strong but concerned about petrol prices and taxes, says VTIC |
| (3/13/2008 12:22:07 AM) |
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| The latest Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) survey of tourism operators across the State revealed that general business conditions in the |
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| Prevent bullying in your workplace |
| (3/13/2008 12:20:06 AM) |
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| A number of successful workplace bullying law suits have highlighted the need for business owners and managers to be aware of their legal obligations |
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| Workplace relations changes – what you need to know |
| (3/13/2008 12:14:55 AM) |
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| The new Labor Government has moved quickly to change Australia's workplace relations laws. The abolition of AWAs are only the first of a series of |
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| Drought still having severe impact on Victorian business |
| (2/25/2008 1:48:02 AM) |
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| The drought continues to have a major negative impact on Victorian businesses, especially in regional Victoria, according to a recent VECCI |
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| Open Skies to benefit Melbourne and Victorian tourism |
| (2/15/2008 5:58:05 AM) |
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The announcement today that Australia and the United States have finalised an Open Skies Agreement to expand air travel and competition on the |
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| HMAA announce new Chair |
| (2/14/2008 6:31:48 AM) |
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The Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Association (Vic) today announced the appointment of a new Chair, Mr Ricardo Krauskopf.
Mr Krauskopf is the |
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| Visa-VECCI survey: regional economic activity hit by drought, high Australian dollar and interest rates |
| (2/14/2008 6:28:33 AM) |
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| The latest Visa-VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that regional survey respondents generally reported weaker trading conditions than |
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| Visa-VECCI survey: business confidence falls further as a result of drought, high Australian dollar and interest rates |
| (2/12/2008 10:42:22 PM) |
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| The latest Visa-VECCI Business Trends and Prospects Survey shows that both the short-term national and state economic outlook have declined slightly |
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| Channel deepening: arrival of dredger welcomed |
| (1/30/2008 4:42:13 AM) |
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| The arrival this morning of the dredger, the Queen of the Netherlands, is a welcome sight, says VECCI.
“The imminent commencement of the channel |
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| Media Release - VECCI Drought Business Transition Program |
| (1/24/2008 6:10:24 AM) |
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A new drought business transitioning program will help small businesses in regional Victoria to manage new climate change issues, says |
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| Increased flights to Melbourne to benefit Victorian tourism |
| (1/24/2008 3:42:14 AM) |
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| The announcement that Jetstar will expand services to Melbourne from Darwin will benefit the Victorian tourism industry, says VTIC.
"The increased |
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| New green Convention Centre a win for the environment and business says VTIC |
| (1/18/2008 4:57:01 AM) |
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| “The awarding of a 6 Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to the Melbourne Convention Centre is both a win for |
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| VTIC Media Release - Melbourne Airport |
| (1/16/2008 10:53:32 PM) |
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| The commencement of construction on the expansion of Melbourne Airport will provide ongoing benefits to the Victorian tourism industry, says VTIC. |
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| Melbourne Airport expansion to benefit Victorian business |
| (1/16/2008 10:51:06 PM) |
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| The commencement of the expansion to Melbourne Airport’s international terminal will provide ongoing benefits to Victorian businesses through |
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| Federal Court decision on channel deepening will underpin Victorian economy |
| (1/15/2008 6:17:34 AM) |
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| Today’s Federal Court rejection of a legal challenge by the opponents of channel deepening represents the conclusion of a long debate on this issue |
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| Business costs need to fall to keep Victoria competitive |
| (1/14/2008 3:45:09 AM) |
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| Victoria's strong financial position means we can afford further, responsible cuts to business taxes and WorkCover premiums, says VECCI.
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