State Government Attempts to Delay Major Class Action Brought by Businesses Impacted by Lockdowns

Shops on Sydney Road in Brunswick display signs informing customers of their closure in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 5, 2020. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Businesses affected by Victoria’s infamous second lockdown may need to wait another three years for their class action lawsuit to be heard in court if a bid by the Victorian State government is successful.

This comes as a committal hearing is being heard in the Melbourne Magistrates Court to determine whether Victoria’s health department will face trial over alleged hotel quarantine failure.