Scott Morrison proposes new COVID-19 financial support plan for all states affected by lockdowns

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has held a press conference.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Source: AAP

It comes comes as NSW, Victoria and Queensland grapple with growing COVID-19 outbreaks.


Scott Morrison will propose a more "streamlined" set of financial supports for states and territories affected by COVID-19 lockdowns when National Cabinet meets on Friday.

Speaking to reporters from Sydney on Thursday afternoon, the prime minister said the proposal would see Commonwealth payments be made available to people from the second week of a lockdown. 

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