Jim's Mowing founder to launch compensation claim from Vic govt

Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group, says the restrictions on sole operators in Victoria are “ridiculous” as he prepares to claim compensation for his workers from the Andrews government.

“The original stage four lockdown based on expert medical advice was that our people pose no danger to public health at all,” Mr Penman told Sky News.

Under the current restrictions, sole traders are not able to operate due to fears of the coronavirus spreading.

Mr Penman estimates around 700 sole traders are out of work in Victoria.

“We’re going to help our franchisees to claim compensation from the government,” he said.

“We don’t know whether it will work or not.”

The Jim’s Mowing founder said he is yet to hear back from Premier Daniel Andrews.

“The premier hasn’t even given me a two-word reply, he doesn’t even acknowledge my letters except some ridiculous thing that everyone gets.

“There’s no attempt to listen at all."

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