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The Melbourne LIVE Tourism Forum returns in 2018 for its third year, bringing the concepts of Leadership, Innovation and the Visitor Experience to the fore once again under the central theme, UNDER THE SKIN.

Melbourne is renowned for being a bold, creative city with depth and edge. When visitors get under the skin of our city and its diverse neighbourhoods, they will encounter rich layers of multicultural history, fascinating locals and unique stories. Dig deep and visitors will discover authentic local experiences that create an emotive connection to both place and to self.

As we move into a future of automation and potential social disconnection, finding the balance between human connections and technology is increasingly important.

This year, Melbourne LIVE will focus on creating meaningful experiences for our visitors, through the thoughtful use of design, story, digital harmony, empathy, play and meaning. Let’s delve under the skin and explore how to use these elements to surprise and captivate our visitors more than ever before.

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Make firm, fast friends. Introducing VTIC’s June Networking Mixer.

This Mixer will be unlike any other. Enjoy amplifying your networks surrounded by the wonders of the deep. Trust us, you’ll never be stuck for a conversation starter. Happening the first Wednesday of every month, the VTIC Mixer Series will run February through to December in 2018. As always, no lengthy power-points, no pitches, just a chance to broaden your network – and have a great time!

The Victorian Chamber are delighted to have Australia’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, The Hon Julie Bishop MP, join us for lunch on Friday 8 June and gain an insight into Minister Bishop’s extensive career experience.

Members: $160 / Table of 10: $1,520
Non-members: $195 / Table of 10: $1,852
Online bookings are for individual tickets only. For table bookings please contact 8662 5333.

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Would you like to grow your business while having a great time?

There’s no better way to meet new leads and make new connections than taking part in this successful Fast Forward Speed Networking event.

Join the Victorian Chamber on Wednesday 13 June and meet a huge bunch of like-minded individuals over two rounds of speed networking.

You won’t be locked into a long conversation with anyone as you only get two minutes to chat before moving onto the next business contact. So all you need is a brief, punchy narrative about why you are here and what makes your business great, and remember to swap business cards, of course!

After the formal networking rounds, you still have plenty of opportunity to continue the conversation with your new contacs over canapés and drinks.

To ensure there is a great mix of companies, this event is limited to only two people from each business.

So who’s coming from your organisation? Hurry – this event always sells out!

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Casual workers make up 20% of our workforce – a growing number of employers are being penalised for failing to meet their obligations to these workers under the relevant modern award, mostly through oversight. Join one of Australia’s leading employment and industrial law firms, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA), to understand how you can avoid penalties and risk, and remain up to date with legislation and regulators.

This session covers:

• Assessing risk to your business
• Building compliance through record keeping and contracts
• Understanding pay requirements, overtime and penalties
• Conversion-to-permanent employment provisions in modern awards
• General update on workplace legislation

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