Victorian businesses await announcement of support plan

Small Australian businesses estimate that the Victorian blockade will cost 1 billion Australian dollars in economic losses, and businesses are seeking further relief from the state government. On Thursday, Acting Governor James Merlino (James Merlino) said that assistance is being provided, and there are reports that a package plan may be announced today. Although the latest lockdown will mark Victoria’s fourth lockdown, this is the first time there is no JobKeeper subsidy program. Under the blockade, the hotel industry only turned to takeaway, while the retail industry turned to click and collect. After panic buying began in supermarkets across the state, Coles and Woolworths restricted toilet paper to two packs per person. A demonstration was also held in Melbourne’s central business district last night to protest the blockade.