David 'Jim' Penman. Source: Supplied.
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A Jim’s Mowing franchisee is filing a compensation claim against the Victorian government, claiming he was unfairly forced to stop working during the state’s strict COVID-19 lockdown last year.
Franchisee Steve Thompson will reportedly file a claim against the Department of Health and Human Services in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, claiming he lost $24,000 during the lockdown period.
Thompson will argue he was “unfairly put out of work”, a News.com.au article suggests.
As he is a sole trader and worked outside, there was no need for him to stop working, he is expected to claim.
“There was no contact with the public, that’s the key issue here,” he reportedly said.
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