Wesfarmers boss flags staff stand-downs, urges review of Victorian lockdown rules; KPMG says measures could be "final nail in coffin" for many businesses

Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott says some Victorian staff will need to be stood down as a result of tough new lockdown restrictions in Victoria. 

Mr Scott is urging a review of the rules on a "risk based approach". 

KPMG chief economist Dr Brendan Rynne tells ABC's Peter Ryan that lost production in August could be $830 million and that the measures will be the final nail in the coffin for some businesses.