Lessons on leadership

DEAKIN University Vice-Chancellor Jane den Hollander was the guest speaker at the Entrepreneurs Geelong breakfast forum on Friday.

The audience heard advice on leadership and the importance of values and evaluating risk, as well an insight into the evolution of Deakin.

The event, sponsored by fast internet provider Spirit, was held at the Australia Post Small Business Hive. flagged where there was room for improvement.

“The 2018-19 Victorian Budget has delivered support to small businesses where it is needed,” chamber boss Bernadette Uzelac said.

“While a more substantial increase to the payroll tax threshold is still an issue that Geelong will continue to advocate for, the reduction of the payroll tax rate for businesses operating in regional Victoria will provide welcome relief to the engine room of our economy.“ number of employers are being nabbed for failing to meet their obligations to them.

One of Australia’s top employment and industrial relations lawyers is coming to Geelong to do a presentation on behalf of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce to help business managers understand how to avoid penalties and risk, and remain up to date with legislation and regulators.

Luis Izzo, the managing director of Sydney Workplace, Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors, will present at Rydges on Wednesday, from 1-3pm.

To register, call 8662 5333.

Christine Crowler, Les Watson and Sally Higoe.

Mio Ristic and Lewis Rowell.

Christine Couzens with minister John Eren and City of Greater Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood on the proposed site for the Convention Centre at the Deakin University waterfront car park. Picture: ALISON WYND

Jessica Young and Melanie Ingram.

Fiona Sullivan and Edith Hamilton.