The federal government has rejected a proposal by the Victorian Labor government for a new wage subsidy for those affected by the state’s fourth lockdown, arguing that it is currently providing financial support to Victorian businesses and families. “We will continue to support Victoria to get Victoria open and do everything we can to ensure Victoria does not close itself again,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on May 30. “The Commonwealth Government has put $45 billion directly into Victoria to support. And we will continue to support Victoria through the pandemic leave payment, through the emergency cash assistance, through the social security system supported by JobSeeker.” While JobKeeker ended in March, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has urged the federal government to reintroduce the government support payment for the week—and for the commonwealth to match the Victorian support package dollar for dollar, or put forward an alternative. This comes as the …