This week Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new COVID-19 financial support package for Sydneysiders currently in lockdown.
The new measures were welcomed as a necessary response to help those impacted by a loss of work and business.
But the announcement was met with frustration from other states, particularly Victoria, who had been asking for help during their own lockdowns.
Today, contributing editor of The Monthly Rachel Withers on why it took an outbreak in his own backyard for Scott Morrison to act.
Guest: Contributing editor to The Monthly Rachel Withers.
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