More financial support is on the way for people affected by NSW's COVID-19 lockdown
Share on Twitter People suffering under Greater Sydney's extended COVID-19 lockdown will be offered greater financial support from the federal government. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday the COVID-19 disaster payment offered to those who have lost work will be increased and people already on welfare support will also become eligible. People who lose more than 20 hours of work while in lockdown will now be eligible for a maximum payment of $750 per week, while those who have lost between eight and 20 hours can apply for a $450 payment. Welfare support...