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Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:48): Victoria’s almost 1 million businesses that employ millions of workers are reporting a freefall in earnings. The government must announce a stimulus package to support business and protect jobs. The New South Wales government has announced a $2.3 billion package that waives payroll tax, Queensland has announced $500 million in interest-free loans and Western Australia has announced a $600 million freeze on electricity, water and motor vehicle charges and public transport fares. The Premier needs an economic plan. Our state’s businesses and workforce need action now.