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Victoria Agrees to $125 Million Settlement for 2020 COVID Business Losses

The Victorian government will pay $125 million to settle a class action brought by thousands of businesses over losses from COVID-19 lockdowns.
About 16,000 businesses registered for the class action, with claims estimated at $2.6 billion for economic damage caused by failures in the hotel quarantine program.
The settlement avoids a three-month trial that was expected to cost taxpayers $40 million in legal bills.

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Covid class action wins $125m

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Victorian government to pay $125m over Covid lockdown business losses

The Victorian government has agreed to pay A$125 million ($135m) in compensation to businesses that suffered financial losses during the state’s second Covid wave in 2020.

7 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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Victoria to pay $125m Covid settlement

The Victorian government has agreed to pay $125m in compensation to businesses that suffered financial losses during the state’s second Covid wave in 2020.

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Victorian taxpayers slugged $125 million for COVID shutdowns

Businesses impacted by one of the world's longest COVID-19 lockdowns will receive $125 million from taxpayers after a state government agreed to settle the matter.

7 days ago·Australia

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