Tech investor and star of reality TV series Shark Tank, Steve Baxter, says Australia’s economy will weather the repeated COVID-19 lockdowns, but argues that the restrictions will leave a permanent scar on communities and small businesses. Speaking to The Epoch Times, Baxter said that while economic recovery was likely, he was doubtful whether the same small business owners would remain. “You know, there is real damage being done here, and that doesn’t repair easily. It’s important not to understate that. It will come back, but it will definitely come back different,” he said. Baxter added there had been a shift in the business environment as many companies moved online for many businesses, but noted that; “It’s coming at the expense of people.” “You know, value shifting to Amazon and Microsoft and all the rest of it, that doesn’t help the businesses that used to be on the main street (small …