BUSINESS SUPPORT: The Victorian Government has announced a $534 million Business Support Package for Victorian businesses. This includes: - 80,000+ eligible businesses will get a $5000 grant to support them through renewed restrictions - $30 million dedicated fund for the hardest-hit hospitality businesses - $36 million for mental health support - $20 million specifically for CBD businesses (which has been 'uniquely hit' by stay at home restrictions) - $40 million regional tourism fund to cover the cost of refunds: Eligible operators can claim up to $225 per night for up to 5 nights for each and every room cancelled due to guests being in Stage 3 restrictions - Eligible businesses with payrolls up to $10 million can defer their liabilities for the first half of the 2020-21 financial year "We're here with you all the way through what will be a very traumatic, very distressing, very difficult time... The obligation upon us all is to put our best efforts towards helping everybody make it through to the other side of this." - Victorian Treasurer