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Victorian businesses forced to shut during the state's fourth lockdown will be given a A$250 million lifeline, although ...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected calls for a new JobKeeper wage subsidy program to help Victorian workers impacted by the latest lockdown.

"The Victorian Government's support package for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown is a welcome down payment that will somewhat soften the blow...

Share on Twitter On day one of Victoria's fourth coronavirus lockdown, Melbourne bar and restaurant owner Greg Sanderson knows the drill.  He has a checklist: break news to staff, finalise the cancellations from wine events and festivals, and organise how to deal with food spoilage.  READ MORE Mr Sanderson said he is bracing himself for an expected financial loss in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.  "The reaction was just numbness to be honest. It has been such a rollercoaster up and down," he told SBS News.  "It is a very numbing, surreal situation to be in again. "Twe...

Victoria pleads for federal aid for suffering businesses May 28, 2021 – 3.55pm Share The Victorian government has requested financial aid from the federal government to help businesses through the seven-day lockdown, with a support package worth around $200 million to be announced as early as Sunday. In the meantime, the Morrison government has approved the use of 160 Australian Defence Force troops to assist with the doorknocking of people in quarantine. Victoria’s Acting Premier James Merlino speaks to the media on Friday morning.   Jason South On Friday, the Australian Industry Group ...