Victoria’s Labor government had signalled it was expecting to spend $40 million defending the suit brought by more than 1000 ...
Taxpayers will be slugged $125m after the state settled a class action from businesses over Covid lockdowns.
Settling with businesses that claimed the Victorian government was responsible for damage caused by COVID-19 lockdowns avoids a trial ahead of the state election.
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Government to pay $125m for COVID business settlement

Taxpayers will be slugged $125 million to settle a class action brought by businesses impacted by one of the world's longest lockdowns.
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The state government has agreed to a $125 million settlement, which has to be approved by the Supreme Court.
MELBOURNE, Australia - Victoria, Australia has reported 28 consecutive days without a new case of COVID-19, according to the Victoria State Government’s Department of Health and Human Services.
Businesses affected by Victoria's Covid lockdowns will receive $125 million from taxpayers under a settlement agreed by the state government.