Karen van Gorp

Senior Policy Adviser

Karen van Gorp is the Senior Policy Adviser at the South Australian Business Chamber with primary responsibility for Workplace Relations, Employment and Skills. With a career spanning over three decades, Karen's experience in this domain began in 1989 with the NT Chamber of Commerce and Industry arriving at the South Australian Chamber in July 2005 via the Queensland Chamber and the SA Retail Traders Association.

Karen commenced with the South Australian Business Chamber as a Senior Workplace Relations Consultant and later moved into the policy and advocacy space. Karen has cultivated a wealth of experience and expertise, through years of providing advice, advocacy, consultancy, and training to a diverse array of businesses and industries. Karen now advocates for South Australian Businesses to government and politicians at both a state and federal level often working within tripartite bodies to ensure the sensible business voice is heard. Karen's dedication to helping businesses overcome challenges and succeed is evident in her proactive approach and commitment to finding practical solutions.

Published by Karen van Gorp
21 May 2026
New workplace violence laws extend far beyond retail sector
28 Apr 2026
Are you a business in a road transport chain?
23 Apr 2026
Are you prepared?
23 Apr 2026
The Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 (SA) will apply to most businesses from 4 May 2026.
3 Dec 2025
New Laws: Workplace protection orders against violence toward workers
3 Dec 2025
Payday super: What SA small and medium businesses need to know
27 Nov 2025
Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for seafood in hospitality
8 Oct 2025
Navigating Portable Long Service Leave Scheme – What community services employers need to know
4 Sept 2025
Community Services Portable Long Service Leave Scheme brings new obligations for employers
22 May 2025
Help shape small business policy: Share your voice in ACCI’s Small Business Conditions Survey
3 Apr 2025
Seeking feedback on draft Workplace Protection Bill expanding violence safeguards
30 Nov 2023
Policy and Advocacy Update
7 Sept 2023
Closing loopholes or shutting down productivity and flexibility?
25 May 2023
Let’s work together to close the disability employment gap
16 May 2023
Speaking out about the importance of volunteering