By Alexandra Marriott
As previously discussed here, the new Minimum Wage Panel commenced its annual Minimum Wage Review on 1 January this year. The task before the Panel is significant.
Minimum wage increase justified, within reason
March 18, 2010
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Why you should make time for a holiday
March 18, 2010By Megan Cox
A recent study shows that Aussies are too busy for holidays, with people stockpiling their leave for many reasons including the worry of returning to hundreds of emails and calls, management practises and policies and as a buffer, particularly in light of the economic downturn.
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Quick Quotes: eased water restrictions trickling Melbourne’s way
March 18, 2010By The Editor
This year’s Good Friday just got…“good-er”, with Premier John Brumby announcing that Melbourne’s water restrictions will be eased from Good Friday onwards.
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Quick Quotes: up or out? Dealing with Melbourne’s population boom
March 16, 2010By The Editor
According to population growth estimates, Melbourne could see a 74% increase to its number of residents by 2036 – but with our State’s resources and infrastructure showing the strain, population growth is becoming an increasing concern.
The Age has reported on two proposed approaches to this issue, while VECCI’s Megan Cox offers a reminder that these discussions must go beyond simply “housing the masses”.
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Poll Results: school leavers’ education skills don’t add up
March 16, 2010By Darin Ritchie
The latest VECCI poll shows that, overwhelmingly, employers believe that school leavers have poor literacy skills, while a majority believe that numeracy skills are poor as well. Of further concern is that one in five do not believe the Australian Government’s National Curriculum will make any difference.
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Public transport – are cancellations hitting your business productivity?
March 15, 2010By Megan Cox
The state and performance of Victoria’s public transport network has been under the microscope over the past week – with newspapers, television reports and talkback radio airwaves full of stories about the performance of public transport provider Metro and the state of current infrastructure.
But how is this impacting on Victorian employers?
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State Budget investment in tourism essential to capitalise on strong visitor figures
March 12, 2010By Wayne Kayler-Thomson
Nature-based tourism and events represent two opportunities to grow Victoria’s tourism industry. However, State Government investment is also required to enhance Victoria’s tourist reputation.
In our efforts to represent the needs of Victorian business and industry, VECCI’s 2010-11 State Budget Submission that – in the area of tourism and events – appropriate investment must be used to position the tourism and events industry for sustainable real growth through a combination of strategic and marketing investment.
The submission recognises the following issues:
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Award modernisation raise concerns from both sides
March 11, 2010By Alexandra Marriott
The recent media coverage of the comments made by ACTU secretary Jeff Lawrence about award modernisation has hit upon the concerns of both employers and unions.
In particular, these concerns put the spotlight on whether or not the Government has met its promise that modern awards would not leave anyone worse off.
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Quick Quotes: safety of our trains a growing concern
March 9, 2010By The Editor
It is said that, besides the AFL, there are two things most Victorians love to discuss: public transport and the weather.
While many conversations have blown towards the wild weekend weather, today’s multiple delays and safety concerns over our trains have once again put our State’s infrastructure needs in the spotlight:
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Higher literacy and numeracy levels: a curriculum we can count on
March 5, 2010By Darin Ritchie
In response to concerns about the standards of literacy and numeracy in our schools, the Australian Government recently released its draft national curriculum for kindergarten through to Year 10 in the subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and History.
How do you rate the skills of school leavers? Take our poll to have your say!
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