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Compensate businesses hit by snap COVID lockdown, says Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – ABC News
“It’s heartbreaking,” says a florist as Valentine’s Day trade vanishes — and the state’s peak business group agrees, calling for more help for businesses.
Victoria’s peak business group says companies should get compensation or assistance for being thrown into disarray as a result of the state’s snap five-day coronavirus lockdown.
Key points:
- The VCCI says the Andrews Government should help businesses hurt by the latest lockdown
- One florist has been moved to tears by a rush to buy her Valentine’s Day stock
- Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged announcements about more help for businesses
From midnight Friday businesses deemed non-essential were forced…
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