Businesses affected by one of world’s longest Covid lockdowns to receive $125m from Victorian government

Businesses in Victoria, Australia, financially impacted by the state's 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns will receive $125 million in compensation. The settlement resolves a class action lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court against the Victorian government. Retailers argued the government should be held responsible for economic losses incurred during the extended lockdowns, which were among the longest in the world. The agreement means taxpayers will fund the payout to affected businesses.