Sole traders back to work: Here’s what we know about Melbourne’s new ‘second step’ restrictions Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 28 September 2020 Some sole traders and industry employees are able to get back to work today, as Daniel Andrews relaxed Melbourne's second step restrictions.
Daniel Andrews rules out sole trader exceptions, after Jim’s Mowing boss calls for his resignation Coronavirus Euan Black 11 August 2020 Jim’s Mowing boss Jim Penman has called for Daniel Andrews' resignation, saying he has “thrust another knife into the economy”.
Victorian sole traders desperate for state government support, as petition calls for inclusion in grants program Cashflow Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 7 August 2020 If they're not eligible for support, Victorian sole traders could be driven to break COVID-19 restrictions and risk huge fines to keep food on the table.
“Dire circumstances”: Small business ombudsman calls for support for sole traders and self-employed entrepreneurs Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 19 March 2020 Kate Carnell has written to the Prime Minister requesting support for sole traders, to help keep them afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
