Victorians who lose 20 or more work hours per week due to state government lockdowns will be eligible for up to $500 from the federal government. Those who lose under 20 hours per week will be eligible for $325, but must not have liquid assets of more than $10,000, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on June 3. “Australians who have had their hours of work and income significantly affected due to state lockdowns will be eligible for a temporary COVID Disaster Payment,” Morrison said in a statement. “The rapid support will be paid weekly to those workers who reside or work in a Commonwealth declared hotspot and are therefore unable to attend work and earn an income as a result of state-imposed health restrictions, which last for greater than one week.” “The payment will be made in respect of the second and any subsequent weeks of restrictions.” The national …