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Victoria’s Covid industry shutdown to throw one in seven of its workers out of employment – The Guardian
Businesses already weakened by the first coronavirus face further setbacks as new cuts announced to retail, construction and abattoirs
Australias economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis will be dragged backwards by swingeing restrictions on industry in Victoria that will see half a million workers in the state thrown out of employment, economists say.
Announcing a six-week shutdown of some industries and crippling restrictions on others including construction, a crucial engine of Victorias economy the states premier, Daniel Andrews, said he estimated the move would add 250,000 workers to a similar number who have already…
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