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Treasurer calls for ‘creative’ COVID-19 response to prevent lockdowns

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called on the Victorian government to be “more creative” in its management of COVID-19 amid warnings of its impact on business and the community.

“Lockdowns are the bluntest of instruments that not only affect the economy but people’s mental health,” Mr Frydenberg said.

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Duncan Hughes is a Walkley award-winning personal finance reporter, based in our Melbourne newsroom. Connect with Duncan on Twitter. Email Duncan at duhughes@afr.com.au

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