Victorian businesses are still waiting for payments from the previous two lockdowns, let alone lockdown 5.0
Burger Masters owner Jay Khawari. Source: supplied.
Businesses in Victoria look set to receive additional support payments from the state government, after entering the first day of a five-day snap lockdown this morning.
However, there are some businesses still waiting on the money promised last time the state was plunged into lockdown.
In a press conference today, Andrews announced a $200 million support package for businesses, with payments being automatically distributed to those who were eligible during the last lockdown.
He suggested payments could be made before the end of this lockdown, and businesses will receive a top-up of either $2000 or $3000.
With thousands of Melbourne workers facing another week without an income, the Victorian government has renewed its request for JobKeeper-style support.
Thousands of laid-off Melbourne workers are now facing at least a further seven days without a regular pay cheque - and Victorian politicians are turning to the federal government for help.
Businesses are seeking compensation from the Victorian government for the state s latest lockdown. which is expected to leave businesses $1billion in debt.
Josh Frydenberg has ruled out another JobKeeper extension, saying the early vaccine rollout has improved the economic outlook Jack Derwin The vaccine will provide the Australian economy a shot in the arm, the Treasurer claims. (Ilia Yefimovich, picture alliance via Getty Images)
The Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out another extension to JobKeeper, trumpeting its success to date.
Despite urging from businesses, Frydenberg remains firm that the measure will expire in March as intended.
He also suggested an earlier vaccine rollout would improve Australia s economic outlook, with four million doses to be distributed by the end of March, by the time JobKeeper ceases.