Australia NewsCalls to Extend Pandemic Leave Payments in AustraliaSavePrintAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a media conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 9, 2020. David Gray/Getty ImagesAAP8/4/2020|Updated: 8/4/2020The Morrison government is facing pressure to extend its pandemic leave payments for Victorians to those struggling in other states.Victorian workers without sick leave will be able to access the $1500 fortnightly federal government payments while they self-isolate.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesAustralia’s Social Media Ban Begins, but Culture Shift ‘Could Take a Generation’Dec 10, 2025England’s ‘Over-Prepared’ Claim Raises EyebrowsDec 08, 2025Bushfire Battles All but Won as Summer Dials up ThreatDec 07, 2025Taliban Sanctions Hailed as Afghan Embassy Future ShakyDec 07, 2025Related TopicspandemicpaymentsPrime Minister Scott MorrisonVictorians
