COVID live updates: Calls for Melbourne to finish work at 4pm to boost CBD after coronavirus lockdowns

Plan announced to keep people in Melbourne CBD after COVID-19 drop off

Victorian’s Property Council is calling on businesses to let their workers knock off at 4pm on Friday to help reinvigorate Melbourne’s CBD. 

Under the plan, public transport would also be made free on Fridays to encourage people to return to work in the city. 

The plan comes after Melbourne’s foot-traffic declined significantly because of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.

The Council’s Danni Hunter says creative ideas are needed to get people and their money flowing again. 

“Over a million people used to come into Melbourne CBD every day and 500,000 of those were office workers but that’s down about 70 per cent so we need to get really creative and excited about…