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Victoria’s snap coronavirus lockdown a ‘bitter disappointment’, business says – ABC News
Business lobby says even a short lockdown in Victoria will have “monumental social and economic costs” and call for a national plan to manage COVID-19 outbreaks….
Business leaders say Victoria’s snap coronavirus lockdown is a “bitter disappointment” and have called for a national framework to try to end stop-start restrictions that are hurting the business community.
Key points:
- Business lobby groups are dismayed by Victoria’s snap lockdown
- They say business is paying dearly for hotel quarantine shortcomings
- Business Council of Australia wants a national plan to deal with the virus
Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott said the five-day…
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