22 Feb 2021 New support has been announced for small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by Victoria’s recent ‘circuit-breaker action’. New $200 vouchers for travel in regional Victoria and Melbourne are being introduced to further bolster tourism businesses and workers, while licenced venues and accommodation businesses will receive dedicated new assistance. The $143 million Circuit Breaker Support Package is expected to help more than 50,000 Victorian businesses, including restaurants and accommodation providers, who incurred costs during the snap five-day lockdown. The package contains four initiatives targeted at businesses, including small and micro-businesses. The new $92 million Business Costs Assistance Program will offer grants of $2,000 for eligible employing and non-employing businesses in the hospitality, food wholesaling, tourism, events, and selected retail industries.