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Covid disaster payments criticised for various reasons

Bavithra Varathalingham

COVID-19 Disaster Payment, a support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order, has been welcomed by many groups and businesses. However, it attracts criticism for various reasons. Bavithra Varathalingham who specialised in public policy explains the payment details and the criticism it received. Produced by RaySel.


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COVID-19 Disaster Payment, a support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order, has been welcomed by many groups and businesses. However, it attracts criticism for various reasons. Bavithra Varathalingham who specialised in public policy explains the payment details and the criticism it received. Produced by RaySel.


 

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