Daniel Andrews, Mark McGowan recognised in King’s Birthday honour list Source:9news Former long-serving Labor premiers Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours list. The duo were both appointed to the Order of Australia as Companions – the highest award in the order – and were two of 737 people on this year’s honours list. Also recognised were incoming governor-general Samantha Mostyn, Test cricket great Glenn McGrath, late former opposition leader Simon Crean, and presenter Hamish Blake. Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan have been recognised on the King’s Birthday honours list. (Nine) Andrews, who was Victorian premier for nine years before resigning last year, was recognised for his “eminent service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, to public health, to policy and regulatory reform, and to infrastructure development”. McGowan also called time on a highly successful career in state politics in 2023 after six years as premier. He was made a ...

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Supporting Victorian Businesses On Our Road To COVID Normal Source:-premier   A massive new support package will see $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support delivered to Victorian businesses as we work together to drive coronavirus cases down and progress along our roadmap to COVID Normal. Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the multi-billion package to help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs – taking the Government’s total business support to over $6 billion. Over $1.1 billion in cash grants will support small and medium sized businesses that are most affected by coronavirus restrictions including $822 million as part of the third round of the Business Support Fund. Around 75,000 eligible businesses with payrolls up to $10 million will receive grants of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 depending on their size. More than 108,000 businesses have already shared in $1.47 billion from the first two rounds of Business ...

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Supporting Victorian Businesses On Our Road To COVID Normal Source:Premier A massive new support package will see $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support delivered to Victorian businesses as we work together to drive coronavirus cases down and progress along our roadmap to COVID Normal. Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the multi-billion package to help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs – taking the Government’s total business support to over $6 billion. Over $1.1 billion in cash grants will support small and medium sized businesses that are most affected by coronavirus restrictions including $822 million as part of the third round of the Business Support Fund. Around 75,000 eligible businesses with payrolls up to $10 million will receive grants of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 depending on their size. More than 108,000 businesses have already shared in $1.47 billion from the first two rounds of Business Support ...

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Coronavirus Victoria: Face masks mandatory with 363 new cases – by Josh Dutton Victorians will now have to wear face masks or cop a hefty fine to stop the spread of coronavirus as the state recorded 363 new cases. Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters on Sunday masks would be mandatory for people living in metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from 11.59pm (local time) on Wednesday. Anyone failing to do so will face a $200 fine. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said people in Metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will need to wear face masks. Source: AAP (file pic) Source: Yahoo News “I hope that not one single fine needs to be issued,” the premier said. “That is my genuine hope and I think that if people just use common sense. “Masks or face coverings, a homemade face covering whether it be a bandana, a scarf, a mask, no matter what grade ...

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