The Federal Government will present a $1,500 “disaster payment” for employees who need to self-isolate because of coronavirus however do not have leave privileges, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
Key points:
- A $1,500 catastrophe payment will be readily available to workers in Victoria who do not have authorized leave
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison says individuals will be able to use from Wednesday
- Infected individuals going to work has been blamed as a major reason for transmission in Victoria.
It will be offered to workers in Victoria who need to self-isolate for 14 days however do not have authorized leave or payments through JobKeeper or JobSeeker.
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