Businesses on the brink as lockdown costs and mental health issues mount

The lockdown in greater Sydney is expected to cost the New South Wales economy $2 billion or $143 million a day. Picture framer Avi Afrat says the restrictions will cost him $100,000 in lost revenue as customers stay at home.

I also speak with Amanda Rose, founder of Small Business Women Australia, who says even the toughest of female business operators might be forced to give up.

Here's my story from The World Today

Pandemic to hit budget for next 40 years without reform; small business bounces back from pandemic but brace for lockdown losses

The lockdown in greater Sydney is expected to cost the New South Wales economy $2 billion or $143 million a day. 

Xero economist Louise Southall says the latest restrictions mean more uncertainty for small business especially without government support like JobKeeper.

Here's my report from RN Breakfast

I also speak with Thomas Oriti on ABC News Radio