Hotels, gyms and fitness studios continue to bear the economic brunt of Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions Coronavirus Lois Maskiell 10 June 2021 The easing of restrictions in Victoria has left hotels and gyms bearing the economic brunt of the government’s public health strategy.
Victorian coronavirus grants scheme reopens to 12,000 SMEs after Ombudsman finds application process ‘flawed’ Politics Lois Maskiell 28 April 2021 An Ombudsman investigation has found the Victorian government unfairly rejected 12,000 business grant applications each worth $10,000.
As lockdowns become the new normal, what support should state governments give SMEs hit by snap restrictions? Hospitality Lois Maskiell 16 February 2021 Victoria’s lockdown has put COVID-19 relief in the spotlight, as business groups urge the state to compensate businesses hit by restrictions.