Additional support for workers as Victoria tightens coronavirus restrictions

PM Scott Morrison, 'It's heartbreaking.'

PM Scott Morrison, 'It's heartbreaking.' Source: AAP

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The Federal Government will introduce a $1500 disaster payment which will supplement the payments already on offer from the Victorian government.

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