Coronavirus: Victorian businesses dealt economic blow from lockdown
Day one of Victoria's state-wide lockdown has left thousands of small business owners and casual employees out of pocket and on edge. Pressure is mounting for the state and federal governments to deliver a rescue package after non-essential businesses such as gyms and florists were forced to close. Eli Hazell, who owns seven pilates studios across Melbourne, told 9News she has been forced to stand down about 50 staff amid the lockdown, many of whom are casual workers. "They're all living pay cheque to pay cheque and we can't really help them out because we've got rent due next week, and no in...
Source: 9news.com.au