Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday night agreed to a new COVID-19 support package that will make it easier for business owners and workers to access emergency income support when a state or territory forces them into a CCP virus lockdown. As part of the new arrangement, when a state or territory, such as in the case of Victoria, imposes a lockdown of fewer than seven days, the Commonwealth will provide income support through the COVID-19 Disaster Payment. Workers who have lost between eight and less than 20 hours of work can receive a payment of $375, and those who’ve lost over 20 hours can receive $600. No liquid assets test will be applied to eligibility for these payments. The costs will be shared between states and territories and the Commonwealth. “The Commonwealth Government will provide income support for those who work or live in …