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How the virus has hit Docklands The Docklands community and economy are, like the rest of the world, wading through an unprecedented experience.

words by Meg Hill unanimously endorsed an economic ECONOMY package that included 14 initiatives to support businesses. “As the closest level of government Docklands jobs have been lost, to the people, we are acutely aware of meaning Docklands workers are how devastating this virus is for our unemployed. Foot traffic is down, residential and business community, and sales are plummeting. On Sunday, “ Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood March 22, Premier Daniel Andrews said. announced all non-essential services “We want to send a message that would be shut down in the following we know you are going through hard 48 hours, for an indefinite period. times. If you are worried about your Here’s how events and impacts ability to pay your rates on time, unfolded in Docklands. please get in touch with our support hotline.” Government and business “We will soon announce details Amid announcements of federal of a virtual summit for business and state government stimulus leaders. We need to help our business packages, the City of Melbourne community survive this shock so they passed its own stimulus valued at can power our economy for decades While the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) saw the Melbourne Star more than $10 million on March 17. to come.” Virus can’t stop Observation Wheel join scores of local businesses in shutting its doors to the The package focused on small Yearly rates notices are issued in Docklands’ Star from public last month, the attraction will continue to shine bright for Docklands as businesses in the municipality and August. For ratepayers who pay via a symbol of strength and vibrancy for our community. included: instalment, the fourth installation shining due date is May 31, 2020. Businesses • A virtual business support summit that fall behind on rates and charges at Melbourne Town Hall; can request that interest be waived • Suspending fees for Food Act if they are unable to pay their next Docklands on pause amid uncertainty (1984) registrations and street instalment. trading permits for three months; In the case of hardship, a request return travelers who are forcibly quarantined under of assistance from Council must be words by David Schout • Halving rent for eligible tenants in federal government directives. At time of publication, the made in writing, including the details LOCAL NEWS Council-owned buildings for three state government said that Crowne Plaza was the only of the circumstances preventing months; Docklands hotel to be doing so. the ratepayer from meeting their As businesses close, workers clear and events cease, Accommodation giant Quest confirmed withDocklands • Opportunities to deploy casual financial obligation to Council. Docklands is bracing for an acutely uncertain 2020 amid News that while many of their hotels throughout the na- and part-time staff to enhance city The City of Melbourne said that it the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. tion were offered as quarantine facilities, Quest NewQuay cleanliness and amenity; and would advise of its decision in writing In the space of just two weeks in March, almost all and Quest Docklands would not be taking returned within 14 days for a person, or within • Developing a Rates Hardship Docklands-based businesses and events were forced to travellers. 21 days for a body (small business), Policy. close or cancel after increasingly stringent government NewQuay franchisee Stacy Andronikos, however, said after receiving an application for measures forced people indoors. that the pandemic had hit his business hard. The business support summit, financial hardship consideration, Many local residents now face the prospect of isolation “It’s tough. It’s been tough on the entire industry,” he proposed by Deputy Lord Mayor once all relevant information has inside apartment buildings, making the months ahead said. Arron Wood, is a partnership with been provided. particularly challenging. “We’re just taking it day by day at to be honest because the state and federal governments, The City of Melbourne also With less room to move (and practice social distancing) things are moving so fast. It has been tough for the area Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and announced that it would temporarily in these living arrangements, owners’ corporations (OCs) and for Melbourne. Fingers crossed we can pick up as the Victorian Chamber of Commerce suspend fees such as street trading throughout Docklands face important decisions about quick as we dropped off.” and Industry. and outdoor dining area permits. common areas and procedures to deal with residents who The impact on many businesses has been swift. In fast tracking its rates hardship “We have fast-tracked our policy may contract the virus. An area defined by a large working population, policies at a special council meeting to provide options to defer, reduce or The local area, via its numerous hotels, may also host Continued on page 3. on Wednesday, March 25, councillors Continued on page 5.

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CONTACT words by Sean Car Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade EDITORIAL words by Dr Janette Corcoran docklandsnews.com.au Tel: 8689 7980 ENVIRONMENT The uncertainty currently confronting our world is well understood and, like everyone, EDITOR We are now well used to reading the growing Docklands News is not immune to it. Sean Car list of events cancelled due to COVID-19. “Unprecedented”, “extraordinary” and “bi- And, sadly, LOS3008 (Love Our Street PUBLISHER zarre” are words we’ve all become sadly too Docklands) has a couple of events to add to this Hyperlocal News Pty Ltd familiar with in recent times as the devastating list. ABN: 57 623 558 725 effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue The first is our regular community clean in to wreak havoc in our community. Docklands and the second is a special event ADVERTISING But while the fear of the unknown is always which was planned for May 2020. Hyper-local print works for advertisers a natural cause for anxiety, we should not allow This was our inaugural Vertical Village in our digital world because local people panic to become a more powerful contagion Waste Market – funded, in part, by the City are interested in local news. that the virus itself. Calmness, compassion and of Melbourne (CoM) through its Waste To sell to the Docklands community, care are some of the best cures we currently Minimisation Innovation Grant program. contact Jack Hayes on 0401 031 236 or have in grappling with the fresh realities of this We had intended this column to be about [email protected] pandemic each day. the different displays that we had organised And as so many of you will feel isolated at Reader contributions are welcome. – a repair café, a toy library, and a wide range “But in the meantime, home and cut off from your own communities Send letters, articles and images to: of schemes of actual use to residents living in during this period, there has never been a more the issue of litter in our [email protected] high-rise apartments. And we had planned for important time for us to try and do our bit to the event to be held in Village St – becoming the streets continues – with help you feel that little bit more connected. The deadline for the May edition first group to use this purpose-designed space But with so many businesses shutting their COVID-19 having some is April 23. for what is was intended – holding local events. doors and doing their best to weather this All is not lost, and we are currently working unexpected impacts.” SOCIAL MEDIA storm, we will be doing our very best to keep with CoM to see if we can hold this event at a TwitterFollow us on Twitter bringing you your local news while things re- later time – stayed tuned! @Docklands_News turn to normal, which they will. But in the meantime, the issue of litter in In the meantime, if you’re a resident or busi- our streets continues – with COVID-19 having FACEBOOK-SQUARELike us on Facebook ness, please don’t hesitate to reach out, share some unexpected impacts. Docklands News your story with us and let us know how we can First, there are the strewn take away contain- support you through this in any way. instagramFollow us on Instagram ers and coffee cups. As we are all well aware, To stay in touch with your community, you @docklands_news serving take away food is now the life blood for can also join our recently launched Docklands many cafes and restaurants. But this in no way Community Hub Facebook page: facebook. Opinions expressed by contributors are not means that the packaging has to be left on the com/groups/docklandscommunityhub necessarily shared by the publisher. • street! ↥ The second noticeable impact is an increase used. Electronic locks, for example, are used in hyperlocalnews.com.au in abandoned trolleys. A recent post on a other locations and they work by automatically [email protected] Sean Car Docklands Facebook page entreated people locking a wheel when a trolley is moved past a who had used these trolleys to, “Please return barrier sensor. EDITOR them … Docklands is littered with trolleys.” LOS3008 thanks all our members and the [email protected] While agreeing that these should not be wider Docklands community for the great sup- treated like O-bikes, there is also, I believe, a port shown for our clean-up work - and we will responsibility on the part of the supermarket to be back working together for a green and clean implement ways to stop their trolleys being so Docklands when conditions are right! •

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Hoarding goes up

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Permanent hoarding was installed by Development Victoria on March 12 around Central Pier to secure the now closed site. The 125-metre hoarding runs along the front- age with Harbour Esplanade and has been sup- plemented with safety fencing along the water’s edge. A floating boom has also been installed at water level around the pier as a protective measure to prevent any material from entering the waterway over time. “It is important to both secure and preserve ▲ The sun sets on a quieter than normal Docklands last month. ▲ The art of social distancing in action. the existing site while we consider the next steps for Central Pier, recognising it will take some time before we understand what that fu- ture might look like,” Group Head Precincts at Docklands on pause amid uncertainty Development Victoria Geoff Ward said. “Just as the decision to close the structure Continued from page 1. a caring approach at this time. For us we’re economic impact of COVID-19 on locals, the was made in the interests of public safety, these Docklands has seen a rapid downturn in foot particularly looking at our most vulnerable, council has made a number of moves to soften protective measures are further reinforcement traffic that rendered some streets into ghost being our elderly and rough sleepers. So please, the blow. that safety remains paramount and will com- towns in a short space of time. whatever you’re doing, look out for the people Most notably, this included a $10 million plement the 24/7 security arrangements on The City of Melbourne’s pedestrian counting around you whilst taking the necessary precau- pledge to cushion the impact on city businesses Central Pier.” system indicates that more than 400 people tions for all of us to slow the advancement of and workers, something small business chair Development Victoria said that it had begun typically walk past the usually busy corner of this virus.” Susan Riley said the a favourable financial discussions with Heritage Victoria and other Bourke St and Harbour Esplanade on a Monday All the city’s libraries, aquatic/recreation position allowed them to do. For more on what key stakeholders around the planning process lunchtime (between 12-1pm). centres, arts and cultural centres, community the package included read How the virus has hit involved in any redevelopment of the structure But by Monday March 30, that number was hubs and visitor centres have been closed until Docklands on page 1. and that a community and stakeholder engage- down to just 40 as many businesses closed. further notice. Deputy Mayor Aaron Wood said relief would ment program would soon come about. Some were uncertain whether their doors In Docklands this includes: The Hub, Library be swift. Development Victoria announced the would open again. at The Dock, Melbourne City Marina and “We’re acting quickly, it’s not all going to be permanent closure of Central Pier in early Lord Mayor and Docklands resident Sally Yarra’s Edge Marina onshore facilities (boating perfect, but sometimes ‘perfect’ can get in the January, following a 15-week assessment of the Capp said the health and economic impacts on customers can still access their vessel through way of ‘good’, and that’s really why we’re mov- 100-year-old structure which determined that the city were profound. marina gates). ing as quickly as possible,” he said at the March it could not be made safe for ongoing occupa- “Of course, the priority has to be health and While parks remain open, playground equip- 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting. tion • the way we respond to our challenge around ment has been ruled off-limits at Buluk Park, For updated local government advice on slowing the spread of this virus,” she said in a Docklands Park, Point Park, Ron Barassi Snr COVID-19, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au • social media address. Park, Victoria Green and Wharf’s Landing. “It has been devastating to see the impact Childcare facilities and in-home services on the number people (present) and what that such as domestic assistance, home maintenance, David Schout means for our retailers and hospitality busi- meals, personal care, respite, and individual JOURNALIST nesses in particular.” social support would continue, as council Cr Capp said that people were “firmly at the staff were ordered to ask COVID-19 screening [email protected] centre” of the council’s approach in the coming questions. weeks and months. While the state and federal government’s “It’s really important that we’re all taking response would best determine the health and

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Workers adjust to new regime

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The quiet evacuation of Docklands’ workforce was completed by March 23, leaving construction sites, super- markets and a few open cafes as the main signs of life in the suburb. The workforce of 32,000, mostly ▲ Construction workers in Docklands. young professionals, were left to begin the fast learning curve of work- ing with the crisis, both economic ing remotely. and social. Some were getting ready for their Employees are still working at isolation at home by stocking up at Channel 7, but the newsroom is in COSTCO. lockdown to protect it from crews One video editor had 30 bagels still out in the community. loaded on top of his trolley while “Journalists and camera crews are A different crisis for the worse off a NAB worker was trying to stay not allowed inside our Docklands’ healthy by sticking to her fortnightly studio, as we are obviously most at words by Meg Hill Daniel Andrews for homelessness and public housing sup- shopping regime. risk of contracting the virus due to photography by John Tadigiri port announced on March 18. The forced evacuation of NAB’s mixing with the public,” police re- HOMELESSNESS The state government will provide almost $6 million Bourke St office grabbed the head- porter Teegan Dolling told Docklands to homelessness organisations to help them deal with the lines two weeks ago but the more News. crisis. mundane issues of daily life and look- “Our morning meetings are carried When society grinds to a halt, events are cancelled, busi- It will help with the search for temporary housing for ing after others were preoccupying out over Skype, meaning we don’t nesses shut and most of us head indoors to self-isolate, but the homeless and private rental brokerage for those at risk these workers. have any face-to-face contact with what happens to our vulnerable? of falling into homelessness. Dominic Van Dyke from Yarraville anyone in our office. The changes are The city’s homeless and those organisations that care Minister for Housing Richard Wynne said the corona- was doing the shopping for all of his huge, and obviously in our absence, it for them are bracing for the dire impacts that may soon virus (COVID-19) pandemic would have wide-ranging five siblings, aged between 25 and 50, puts a lot of stress on those behind the be felt. Everything from food, medical resources and impacts across our community but would hit the homeless who have moved in together. scenes to make it all run smoothly.” buildings are being sourced to care for the pre-existing particularly hard. “We’ll have more family time. Some corporates have been more homeless community plus a potential influx of individu- “This funding will help to get a roof over the head of Life’s pretty busy. We don’t see much proactive than NAB which publicly als thrown onto the streets during the crisis. more Victorians, helping to reduce transmission amongst of each other as we’ve got our own evacuated its building two weeks ago Major Brendan Nottle from the Salvation Army said the the community and provide those who are unwell with a schedules. It will be pretty nice,” he after an employee was supposed to charity was working frantically. safe place to recover,” Minister Wynne said. told Docklands News. have tested positive, giving workers “We’ve had our café we operate for people that are “We’re also making sure our public housing tenants The mood was less jovial at the no time to say their goodbyes. homeless deemed an essential service by the Chief have the information, advice and support they need to Docklands Residences construction Collins St publishing company Medical Officer and we’re doing everything we can to stay look after themselves during this pandemic.” site at The District Docklands where Pearson sent its global workforce of open and remain safe,” Major Nottle said. The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) also welcomed work appeared at first glance to be 40,000 home three weeks ago. The “Yesterday we had a forensic clean of the building that the announcement from the state government. going on as usual. company has an office in Milan. took about eight hours. The cleaners are back again this CHP CEO Jenny Smith said the crisis highlighted the The construction company has in- Pearson permission manager, Alice afternoon for another eight hours.” vulnerability of the homeless. troduced staggered shifts and hired a McBroom, said that working from He said the café had replaced all cutlery with dispos- “This pandemic has highlighted the increased vulner- full-time cleaner to sanitise surfaces. home in the corporate sector was a able utensils, and that he was having additional freezers ability that decades of inadequate provision of social Productivity has only been mar- sensitive issue. delivered for storage, while also working with the City of housing has created for our community during a health ginally affected but workers are wor- “There’s a work station assessment Melbourne to source buildings to get the homeless off the crisis,” Ms Smith said. ried about their futures, despite extra and it has to be in a safe environ- streets to isolate and quarantine. “Governments need to be planning now to ensure that safety measures. ment,” she said. All of this was in the goal to avoid a chilling worst case longer term there is enough social housing to meet the A worker told Docklands News that “Even if you’re living in a small scenario. need in our community from people who cannot afford the State would probably call a halt to apartment you can’t just make do “We are preparing for a day that may come where we private rental.” construction soon. with a chest of drawers or a kitchen have to close the café and deliver those meals onto the On March 26 the Victorian Government announced the Many adjustments to COVID-19 bench. We’re meant to be following street,” Major Nottle said. kitchens at Parliament House would be used to prepare are occurring behind closed doors as OHS to make sure we are sitting “In the worst-case scenario, we’ve purchased face masks meals for vulnerable community members. companies develop systems for deal- properly.” and are trying to source hazmat suits to deliver so people “The Speaker and I have decided that we must put • don’t go hungry and remain in social contact.” Parliament’s commercial-sized kitchens to good use in As everyone increases what has come to be known as response to the Coronavirus emergency,” Legislative social distancing, Major Nottle said we should be mindful Council president Shaun Leane said. of what that meant for the homeless and vulnerable. “We will be working with organisations such as The “Social isolation for the people we work with is one of Salvation Army, The Lazarus Centre, St Peter’s Eastern the biggest issues they have to deal with,” he said. Hill Anglican Church, the Father Bob Maguire Foundation “We will need to be checking in on people’s mental and and Melbourne City Mission to help them get nutritious physical health on the street.” meals to people in need,” Mr Leane said. “We’re trying to access really quite large volumes of food “Our own catering staff and the agency staff we regular- in an environment that is inviting and not threatening.” ly use can continue to get work as a result of this initiative, “Presumably there will be lots of people who have nev- and we will be using Victorian food producers and suppli- er approached us before.” ers,” he said. Major Nottle said the Salvation Army was also working More than 400 meals were provided in the first days of on technological communication capabilities to check in this initiative. The state government said this would in- on mental health and keep social communication open – crease to around 2000 meals a day that will be distributed even while social distancing. through the community programs run by the charitable He also thanked the Victorian Government and Premier organisations • ▲ Dominic van Dyke at COSTCO getting ready for more time at home.

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Continued from page 1. lights, laser and fountains presentation. Those running short on food and unable to waive rates and charges levied on a proper- The DCC has also advocated on behalf of have any dropped off by friends are now eligi- ty – depending on the severity of the financial charter boat operators, who have received 50 ble for a “food and personal care package”, with impact,” Lord Mayor Sally Capp said. per cent in rate relief from council. ❝ a two-week supply of items like long-life milk, “If you are facing genuine financial hardship Most Docklands businesses have had to We will have volunteers ring pasta, canned fruit, cereal and sugar, as well as in paying your rates, fees or charges we urge you respond to the crisis with major changes. people who we know are living some personal care items. to contact council to discuss your individual Capri Café Docklands tried to solve problems People wishing to request a pack should call circumstances. Our phone lines are open and related to supply chains and stock in the major on their own, and who have Victoria’s dedicated Coronavirus hotline on we have staff available to support you.” supermarkets by offering a pick-up package of 1800 675 398. “In partnership with Spotless Services, we essential items to customers. little, if ❝ any, support. will also provide cross training and employ- Rate hardship applications opened on March Arts ment for approximately 200 affected casual 30 and ratepayers seeking support can contact Cr Rohan Leppert, chair of the City of staff to be redeployed to work on improving 9658 9658. Small businesses should press 1 to Melbourne’s Arts, Culture and Heritage port- city cleanliness and presentation.” speak to the COVID-19 Business Concierge folio, said some of the most immediate impacts The Docklands Chamber of Commerce Hotline. were felt in the creative sector. (DCC) said it had “radically altered” its focus Eligible businesses and organisations can House has developed a Docklands Community “One after the other creative directors and for the foreseeable future. now also apply for City of Melbourne grants Care Register to facilitate a community re- CEOs are calling me and saying we’re about to “The world has changed irrevocably in a mat- via melbourne.smartygrants.com.au sponse to the COVID-19 crisis. cancel or defer our upcoming festival,” he said. ter of days,” DCC President Johanna Maxwell The state and federal governments have also “Through this register, we will be able to link “The arts ecosystem is very deep and very said. announced a range of stimulus measures to sup- people together during their time of isolation,” broad, and like other sectors the City of “What began as a health concern has quickly port businesses. On March 30, Prime Minister Neighbourhood House coordinator Carolynne Melbourne is overexposed to there’s a lot of become the greatest economic challenge this Scott Morrison announced an unprecedented Venn said. independent contractors and casual workers.” country has ever faced. Our heart and mind are $130 billion package providing businesses with Ms Venn said all participants would feel out Representatives of the arts and culture sector in Docklands and that’s where we are commit- wage subsididies for up to six months. a registration form and be matched with a suit- addressed the Council on March 17 to outline ted to helping.” For more information on both state and fed- able volunteer. the impact they have already felt locally and The DCC said support to its members would eral economic support packages visit business. “At times like this we need to consider people nationally. include: vic.gov.au and treasury.gov.au/coronavirus. who are more vulnerable than others, like our Matthew Peckham, production services • Actively supporting, managing and seniors, people with a disability, people with manager at Her Majesty’s Theatre, told council Community advocating for any applications made to low immunity, people sleeping rough, our fam- hundreds of jobs in the live theatre and enter- the City of Melbourne COVID-19 stimulus Charities and community groups are finding ily members who may be vulnerable, our health tainment sector alone had already been lost in support package; it just as hard as business to navigate the crisis. workers, people living on their own, interna- the area • Actively advocating on behalf of affected On March 16, less than a month after opening tional students and others,” Ms Venn said. • members in cases of rent and fee relief its doors, Docklands’ Think Pink Foundation “People need to have access to essential items, from the City of Melbourne; was one of the first among both community which is inclusive of food, personal hygiene • Working directly with the City of groups and business to announce it would close products, cleaning materials, medications and Melbourne in developing marketing assets in response to COVID-19. support for their mental wellbeing.” For updates and information: and collateral so that Docklands is primed “This means all our current activities that “It is hoped that the Docklands Community dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for a return to full functionality; require clients to visit the centre will be sus- Care Register may help us work together during • Profiling every single one of its 200-plus pended until the State of Emergency is lifted,” this difficult time.” member businesses across our newsletter, Chairman Ron Smith said. If you are interested in volunteering and have Meg Hill socials and websites with their response “During this time arrangements will be made a current Working with Children’s Check Police to COVID-19 and directly marketing these allowing clients access to Breast Care Nurse Check please email: [email protected] JOURNALIST initiatives to the local community; and support via telephone, email and facetime. or ring The Centre in North Melbourne and [email protected] • Continuing to pressure (at present behind Clients can book via telephone or by using our leave a message on 9328 1126. the scenes) for permanent activation of online bookings system.” The state government established a similar Victoria Harbour along the lines of its The Docklands Pop Up Neighbourhood service for those in mandatory self-isolation.

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As we face into the biggest public health challenge we’ve ever experienced, the City of Melbourne is here to reassure you that the health and wellbeing of our community is at the heart of all our decision making.

This is an unprecedented time and we are committed to supporting all residents and businesses by delivering essential services and helping combat the spread of COVID-19.

We are urging everyone to adhere to the advice from health authorities to help keep our community as safe as possible.

You can count on us to continue to deliver services such as waste and recycling; support for the elderly, isolated and at risk; children’s services; homelessness services and animal management. It’s what we’re here to do, and we won’t let you down.

To the businesses within the City of Melbourne, we have established a Business Concierge service to provide information and advise you about available support – call 9658 9568 and press 1 to access this service.

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Take care, stay healthy, and look out for each other.

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(From left) Councillor Susan Riley, Councillor Kevin Louey, Councillor Beverley Pinder, Councillor Nicolas Frances Gilley MBE, Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Councillor Nicholas Reece, Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood, Councillor Rohan Leppert, Councillor Cathy Oke, Councillor Philip Le Liu, Councillor Jackie Watts.

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words by Stephen Mayne on the Palace Theatre at the top of Bourke St The detail hasn’t been disclosed in the 2018- COUNCIL AFFAIRS when it was sold for $11.2 million in 2012. One 19 City of Melbourne annual report which of Melbourne’s biggest and best live music explicitly disclosed the pay arrangements venues was then sadly closed in April 2014 and for the new CEO Justin Hanney but not his ❝ predecessor. At a time when small business is getting wiped internal demolition started a few weeks ago. out by the coronavirus, it was good to see City What a shame! Most stadiums around This was the second ex gratia payment to of Melbourne councillors nimbly come up with If other theatres become available during this Rimmer by the council, who also received sick a $10 million support package at the committee crisis after being forced to close, council should the world are owned by leave payments over and above his contractual meeting held on March 17. be ready to step in. governments and having and statutory entitlements in 2016. City of Melbourne has the second strongest Similarly, the AFL is reportedly asking the As one of the councillors who agreed to the balance sheet of any Australian council after state government for a $250 million interest long term control of Marvel sick leave top-up payments at the time, I think it City of Sydney. The latest quarterly update free loan to help it through a cash crisis. Stadium would be a great was the right and compassionate thing to do in showed a cash balance of $144.5 million as of Perhaps it should consider selling its biggest terms of retaining a talented new CEO battling December 31 and no debt. asset – Marvel Stadium at Docklands – to City strategic move for City an unexpected illness. However, the details

Some of the stimulus detail is still to be of Melbourne or the state government. of Melbourne in terms should have been disclosed at the time, rather worked out but offering 500 grants of $4000 to Most stadiums around the world are owned than kept confidential. artists and small organisations was a great start. by governments and having long term control of managing the future The same principle applies to any exit pay- Similarly, offering 600-plus Queen Victoria of Marvel Stadium would be a great strategic development of Docklands. ment. CEO contracts are typically generous Market (QVM) traders rent relief, including move for City of Melbourne in terms of manag- ❝ at the City of Melbourne and if additional a 50 per cent 3-month discount for non-food ing the future development of Docklands. payments are going to be approved, at the very stalls and 25 per cent off for food-related trad- With net assets of more than $4.4 billion and least this should be disclosed and explained to ers, was terrific. However, it may need to be a no debt, such a move is within the capability of the public. complete rent holiday if parts of the market are council. Farewell for now closed. Councils across Australia are well placed to Councillors disagree with officers over Finally, this will be my finalDocklands News provide support to their communities and City new Dexus office tower column for a while. While not certain, there is of Melbourne was one of the first to act. As the The Reserve Bank building at 60 Collins is object to the proposal provided the overshad- a possibility that I’ll be a candidate in the City federal government deluges cash on individuals an iconic location at the Paris End of Collins owing was limited to less than 30 per cent of of Melbourne elections come October and in and businesses, it should also think about giving St, so it is exciting that property giant Dexus is the Collins Place food court between 11am and those circumstances it is appropriate to head to money direct to councils for locally managed proposing to build a new high quality $140 mil- 2pm on September 30. the exits. stimulus programs. lion office tower on the site, although this will This will be an interesting test for the Keep supporting your wonderful local probably be delayed by the COVID-19 crisis. Minister. Just how high is too high at this icon- monthly newspaper in the period ahead as they Should council add to its property Sydney-based Dexus is close to finishing ic site and should a privately-owned enclosed provide the best coverage of all things City of holdings? its $1.4 billion twin towers across the road food court be protected from shadowing? Melbourne • One thing that councils can do during a crisis at 80 Collins St – a project it bought from the is use its balance sheet to pick up additional Queensland government in 2019. Maximum transparency on CEO pay property holdings, particularly if there are dis- An unusual element of council’s involvement As promised in last month’s columns, there tressed sellers of strategic assets. in the Reserve Bank tower proposal was that are some important disclosures to be made Over the years City of Melbourne has bought the council officers recommended Minister about the remuneration arrangements of for- Stephen Mayne into a variety of property assets including for Planning Richard Wynn refuse it, partly mer City of Melbourne CEO Ben Rimmer, who JOURNALIST AND FORMER CITY OF The Regent Theatre (held in a 50-50 joint because it would overshadow the food court at departed from Town Hall in January 2019. MELBOURNE COUNCILLOR venture with the state), the Kathleen Syme AMP’s Collins Place across the road. Rimmer, who is now the state government’s [email protected] centre in Carlton, the Boyd Community Hub in The councillors unanimously overturned director of housing, is believed to have received Southbank and the Munro site next to QVM. this advice at the March 17 committee meeting, a six figure ex gratia exit payment over and In hindsight, council should have swooped instead passing a resolution saying that it didn’t above his contractual entitlements.

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words by Sue Dight due to restrictions of not being able ▼ Delivering supplies to another grateful COMMUNITY to go ashore. ship’s crew here in Melbourne The Mission to Seafarers is there for them. Help us to be recognised for To all seafarers and port workers, our work in keeping the crews men- the unsung and unknown frontline tally and spiritually healthy. We have key workers for the movement of had to close our doors temporarily, essential cargo to keep all countries’ just like every other hospitality busi- wealth and health stay afloat during ness, but we are here to ensure their this extraordinary time. Thank you. basic needs are met. Seafarers can’t The seafarers continue to bring get to the supermarket for shampoo, in important medical supplies and vitamins, and deodorant (and who other essential items to countries in doesn’t need that when we are con- desperate need of them, but are never fined to quarters!), so we are their regarded as citizens of the world or shopping buddies. We supply them considered equally as important as with phone cards to be able to phone ▲ Teja Sri Kaja. their cargoes. They are constantly home to connect and see how their sent to danger zones and endure fear, families are going, we ensure that danger and the uncertainties of being they have the little treats in life, like a stuck on seas and in ports. book to read or a beanie for their next Community isolation They are confined to their ships to journey on the ocean. “relax” even when they come to a safe When we all re-open our doors, words by Meg Hill “We have friends here zone as they are feared to have come you will be able to see how the LOCAL NEWS from dangerous countries. Ships are Mission works, and has done since but we have to stop one of the safest places at this time, 1857. Our work for the welfare of due to the crew having to endure seafarers is just as important today Teja Sri Kaja decided to move to meeting. I used to go to being stuck on board as they travel as it was when we first started, and Docklands two years ago to be sub- the library and work on the distances of the oceans across by letting others know about the merged into a new community. our globe. They are not being able to Mission to Seafarers you will have Moving from India to live with my English but now I’m go home to their families, who may supported us in these difficult times. her husband who works at NAB in just using English and also need them, due to restrictions of Like us on Facebook or follow us on For more information: Docklands, the couple originally grammar books I have no or few crew changes at this time. twitter, Instagram or see our latest planned to live “in the suburbs” They are “imprisoned” on their ships film on YouTube • missiontoseafarers.com.au where their friends lived. in my home.” “But we thought maybe in the city I would meet people. I’m not the best at speaking English and I have to de- Reality closes in on riverside community velop my communication skills, so he thought maybe this place is the best,” words by Rhonda Dredge anything to look after after their Teja told Docklands News at the end LOCAL NEWS families. of February. “None of the shops are closed,” She said that it was the right deci- Thursday, March 19 was a difficult Tanya Melideo said, who was lucky sion. She made friends, participated day for Mel, even though the sun was to have two members of her house- in community groups at the Red shining, the water glistening and no- hold bringing in incomes. Cross and the Library at the Dock, ↥ She had just returned with six bags one in sight was wearing a face mask. and volunteered at Docklands’ pop- She had just been made redundant from Myer “before they pull the pin”. up Neighbourhood House. English. from her head office job in retail after Inside were a popcorn maker, a juicer, “I’ve met so many people and made “I’m stuck inside at my home. three-and-a-half years. pyjamas and track suits to keep her so many friends. I like the people This week I couldn’t go to the “They called me this morning,” she two grown-up children happy during here because in India if I don’t know Neighbourhood House but I think told Docklands News. lookdown. She wore a mask and plas- someone I don’t talk to them, but here self-isolation is best at the moment. Her partner also works in retail but tic gloves to go into the city by tram everyone says good morning, hello, My husband is working from home he still has a job and they have a nice but walked back. how are you,” Teja said. too,” she said. apartment overlooking the water. “I was going to take an Uber but “In India I worked as a pharma- “I’m reading books and watching That doesn’t stop her from worry- ▲ Retail therapy for Tanya. what else have I got to do? Go home ceutical analyst. I’m looking for a job television, sometimes we play games ing about their financial situation. and clean the clean house?” here but first I need to improve my like Monopoly.” “Right now I feel it’s the unknown Mel’s company adapted to the It would be difficult to find a English and communication skills.” “We have friends here but we have of when I will be able to find work. I crisis by splitting the workplace into more pleasant place for a residential “That why I go to the Red Cross to stop meeting. I used to go to the might not find a job in six months. It two teams and put staff on a rotating lockdown than Victoria Harbour and Neighbourhood House and some library and work on my English but will take a long time for companies to roster so they weren’t in the office at Promenade with its north-facing other meet up groups.” now I’m just using English and gram- rebuild.” the same time. balconies and enough space for keep- “I meet people from different cul- mar books I have in my home.” Each team worked from home for ing a regulation two metres distance tures and learn about them and about The couple also had to cancel their ▼ Mel contemplates life without a job. two days and in the office for three. from others. diversity. There are 15 to 20 other vol- trip home, planned for May. It would That was for the first week. This The Melido family lives in a unteers at the Neighbourhood House have been Teja’s first visit to India week they were issuing redundancies three-storey townhouse by the river. and we all are friends.” since moving to Australia. across the entire business, Mel said. “It’s a bit quieter but it’s always quiet We caught up with Teja at the end “I’m calling my friends though and “It’s better than being laid off. At down here.” of March. She was self-isolating in keeping in touch. I’ve been calling least I will get a pay-out.” Her son has been laid off by Crown her apartment with her husband and my family in India too, they have the As the city grows more used to the Casino. For now, her lawyer daughter had stopped engaging in most of the same problems there. I’m calling my current State of Emergency, retail is working three days a week from activities that helped her grow into mother and father and making sure is hurting but some local residents home and her husband’s tow truck a new community and develop her they’re safe,” she said • are intrepid shoppers and will do business is doing well •

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Stirring words from Channel 7

words by Rhonda Dredge LOCAL NEWS

Just three weeks ago Channel 7 reporter Teegan Dolling was outside the County Court reporting on a culpable driving case. She was joking with the cameraman and taking a matter-of-fact line on the offence. It was a typical bread-and-butter job for a police reporter pre-COVID-19 – get some footage of the affected families, take a hard line on offenders and file for the evening news. Now, all that has changed. Juries no longer exist, governments are about to release prisoners and we are expecting a lot more of our journalists. “I worry, like many, about getting the virus, and I fear for the health of my partner, family and friends,” Teegan told Docklands News. “But I also trust the experts and believe if we all band together and follow ▲ (Main) The stadium during construction in the late ‘90s, (top right) in action during an AFL match and (bottom left) as it stands today. the guidelines, the light should soon start shining at the end of the tunnel.” This is the new regime for reporters. They are expected to find stories that will keep the community going and the words to express them. On a personal level, the last three weeks have been complex for Teegan. She 20 years on from stadium’s frantic start has been on annual leave to move house while watching from a distance as her workplace changed radically. words by David Schout “I have felt useless not being at work lately, to help my colleagues who are HISTORY working such long hours,” she said. She is back at work this week, ready to adjust to the lockdown of the news It’s 20 years since Docklands Stadium opened its doors, ❝ room, filing from cars and home and increased use of Skype and FaceTime to and while the ground has generated a fair share of con- record interviews. troversies over the years, it remains a critical piece of Long-awaited details on “Any time we can prevent a face-to-face meeting, we will,” she said. Docklands furniture. the stadium precinct’s “We also have new equipment like microphone poles, to help us carry out It was March 9, 2000, and Essendon was playing Port our interviews - it ensures we are following all the regulated guidelines includ- Adelaide in the AFL season opener at the league’s new redevelopment remains unclear, ing being 1.5 metres away.” glitzy, roof-retractable Colonial Stadium. despite the state government in From a professional point of view, this is an extraordinary time for the Built to replace Waverley Park and become Melbourne’s media. There have never been so many stories to cover but they are being second AFL venue, fans flocked to the new stadium on the 2018 pledging $225 million to approached differently during the crisis. balmy night with an equal mix of excitement and intrigue. the project in a landmark deal “Different journalists in the office have different rounds; I am a police re- What they got, however, was ticketing issues, long porter, but when we have huge issues like this, we all work together, but focus queues and a playing surface the AFL eventually admitted with the❝ AFL. on different angles for our viewers.” was not ready for games. Channel 7 prides itself on interpreting information for the viewer and it In the weeks leading up to the first match, the league has done a good job of seeking out those at the coalface to interview, such as had rushed to get the venue ready, but encountered many supermarket managers rather than politicians. issues on opening night. “Seven is very community focused, so we will continue to break down all “Lights, camera, action … and most fans are still out- the confusing information, that changes by the hour, and deliver it as accurate- side,” Caroline Wilson’s report in The Age read. themselves on the sub-standard turf. ly as possible,” Teegan said. “The $460 million stadium, which probably needed at While Colonial bank had paid for 10-year naming The COVID-19 crisis is likely to be the biggest story journalists will cover least another month for completion, opened in despera- rights, soon after the stadium’s opening it was taken over in their careers. tion and with much trepidation last night. But as far as the by Commonwealth Bank who later on-sold the rights to “I flew to New Zealand for the Christchurch terror attack, I was up in the AFL was concerned, the show had to go on.” Telstra at the end of the 2002 AFL season. north east for the recent summer bushfires, and I worked at the Bourke Street The night saw Essendon run out 94-point winners, The stadium was then known as Telstra Dome - or Mall attack - but this is different, it’s something that effects every single one of while Michael Long ensured his name would feature in more colloquially, “the Dome” - until 2009 when Etihad us, right around the world” • pub quizzes for years to come as the first ever goalkicker Airways took over naming rights. at the venue. In September 2018 a deal with Walt Disney Company Former AFL chief executive Wayne Jackson has since Australia, the parent company of Marvel Entertainment, admitted the surface was not up to standard for the would see it renamed Marvel Stadium until at least 2026. opener. Long-awaited details on the stadium precinct’s redevel- While footy has remained the stadium’s bread and but- opment remains unclear, despite the state government in ter (the AFL now owns the venue), it has hosted a range of 2018 pledging $225 million to the project in a landmark other sports, events and concerts. deal with the AFL. In fact, just six days after the Essendon v Port Adelaide It is hoped the redevelopment of the stadium precinct match, Barbra Streisand played in front of 70,000 fans - will improve the economic potential of the area during the first of many concerts to come. both events and non-event days. After a rocky start, the stadium slowly became accepted Among a swathe of changes, the large-scale upgrades within the AFL community, notwithstanding constant propose a “more vibrant” connectivity with the stadium media speculation about the state of the surface, which and both the CBD and Southern Cross Station, plus new at its worst would see players slipping and even injuring public space on the southern end of the concourse • ▲ Tegan Dolling on the job at Channel 7.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News The Voice of Postcode 3008 10 Council slams state, federal inaction on housing crisis words by David Schout But he admitted that their role was still small when HOUSING compared with the state and federal governments. “Even if all of the actions that we’re discussing and proposing in this strategy come to life and can be acted City of Melbourne councillors have slammed upper tiers on, we’re still tinkering at the edges; we’re not re-writing of government for a “disgraceful” response to the housing market economics here,” he said crisis and said “business as usual” would no longer cut it “We don’t dictate what the state planning provisions are for the city. going to be. We can advocate for something, but it doesn’t In passing a new draft affordable housing strategy, a necessarily mean we will get it.” piece of policy some conceded would not have the power Cr Leppert said he was now looking for “the strongest to enact real change, councillors pleaded for urgent action possible leadership” from the state government, despite on the pressing issue. the lack of national vision. Cr Nicolas Frances Gilley, a former CEO of the “We still have no national housing strategy and that is Brotherhood of St Laurence, said the lack of affordable an absolute disgrace,” he said. housing was an issue that had significantly worsened in Lord Mayor Sally Capp agreed that the strategy was ▲ The District Docklands’ CEO George Karabatsos is interviewed by radio station 3AW. recent years. “momentous”, but argued the council’s impact was not “It’s been a big issue in this country and started lots of insignificant. organisations,” he said at the March 3 Future Melbourne “I actually disagree with comments about the fact that George’s Good Friday Committee meeting. we can’t play a major role in this. We can, just by changing “We really had a response to it when the state took our own thinking and policy response to this; we are cre- on building public housing. But something changed. We ating ripples that can have a major impact,” Cr Capp said. words by Tamara Clark to previous years as a result of the stopped, and it’s gone backwards. And not only that, we’ve Earlier in the evening Michael Lennon, the managing LOCAL NEWS coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, replaced it with nothing … I would say to the state govern- director of not-for-profit housing provider Housing Mr Karabatsos urged all locals to ment, you have not acted for some time and you have been Choices Australia, said Melbourne’s reputation was dent- support in any way possible. in the position where you could.” ed by the housing crisis. The District Docklands’ CEO George “COVID-19 has temporarily The council revealed there is a current shortfall of at “Lewis Mumford, the American urban theorist, said the Karabatsos was one of a number of changed life as we know it,” Mr least 5500 affordable rental homes for people on very low test of any city was the life it made possible for its citizens. high-profile guests who participated Karabatsos said. “But it’s critical to moderate incomes, a number that would quadruple to On that definition, we are failing a significant number of in 3AW’s Neil Mitchell’s Good Friday that we all adhere to the advice of around 23,200 by 2036 if no action was taken. people,” Mr Lennon said. Appeal fundraiser at Melbourne Star Government and Health officials “Affordable” rent is generally defined as below 30 per The council’s planning chair Nicolas Reece agreed, and on Friday, March 6. for the wellbeing of our entire cent of a household’s income. said Melbourne’s proud “liveability” claim should be put The District Docklands, with the community.” When rental repayments exceed this, tenants are forced under the microscope. help of guests, precinct partners and “With every event throughout to sacrifice necessities of daily life such as food, healthcare “What is very, very inescapably clear is that ‘business as suppliers, helped raise $11,580 for Australia being cancelled or paused or education. usual’ is not going to cut it for Melbourne if we want to the Royal Children’s Hospital, with and households being isolated from The council’s draft strategy pledged to lobby the state see ourselves as a truly fair, equitable and liveable city … $5000 of the total coming from the one another, we’re reminded of how government for “inclusionary zoning” in Victoria, a move we like to say we’re the world’s most liveable city, but you precinct’s owner Ashe Morgan. rich and incredible our ‘normal’ life that would force developers to include some affordable can’t be [that] if people can’t afford to live here,” Cr Reece “The District Docklands was de- is and it’s something we’ll never take housing in new developments. said. lighted to be a part of Neil’s Wheel at for granted again.” On council-owned land (a small amount in the munici- “There is no silver bullet to solving affordable housing. Melbourne Star again this year,” Mr “I have no doubt next year’s Good pality), it aimed to deliver up to 25 per cent of residential The truth is, it’s something the City of Melbourne can’t do Karabatsos said. “When you bring so Friday Appeal will be more special development as affordable housing. alone. We need to collaborate and work with other tiers of many Melburnians together to raise than ever.” Cr Rohan Leppert said that the upcoming public con- government.” funds for children in need, the atmo- The money raised by The District sultation period, followed by the final strategy, was “one You can have your say on the council’s Affordable sphere is always electric.” Docklands will go towards a pathol- of the most important” things councillors would do this Housing Strategy before April 5 at participate.mel- While this year’s Good Friday ogy tissue processor and microtome term. bourne.vic.gov.au • Appeal campaign will run differently equipment for the hospital’s labs • Gig economy grey area words by Meg Hill of an employee,” she said. rely on positive ratings for continued work,” the LOCAL NEWS “The way many platforms have been set up report stated. is to say the relationship is not between the The report went on to state those factors platform and the Deliveroo rider, but between contributed to “workers accepting low wages In November last year, food delivery drivers the consumer and the rider.” and inferior conditions”. working for platforms like UberEats in the “Platforms are trying to take themselves out Furthermore, vulnerable workers from a CBD were targeted in a Victoria Police traffic of the equation and limit their responsibility.” range of demographics were overrepresented in operation. Two hundred infringement notices This potentially means if a rider causes an these precarious forms of work, including many were issued, with at least a quarter of offences accident, they would be held personally respon- young workers, visa holders and women. relating to delivery bike users. sible, even if it’s caused by poor training and Many of the pressures felt by delivery riders, A state government report into Victoria’s “gig conditions. Conversely, if a rider has a problem on top of their precarious and vulnerable start- economy” workforce is due by March 31. As a with their employment, it is hard for them to ing point, may push them to sacrifice safety and result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandem- prove they have a relationship with the plat- road rules. They are often rated on the speed of ic it will likely be delayed. ▲ A food delivery person in the CBD in March. form, not the consumer. their deliveries and need to use their mobiles to But social distancing and self-isolation has When booked for infringements, riders are accept new jobs quickly. already made us even more reliant on gig-work- and Deliveroo. held responsible as individuals. Riders that And it is unclear whether or not there is prop- ers. As we go out less, and businesses begin to But there is a lack of certainty from legal pro- were issued infringements in last year’s police er training and information given to riders, who close public areas, there may still be many de- fessionals and government regarding the status operation told The Age their fine amounted to often use electric driven bikes or scooters. livery riders out on our streets bringing us our and rights of workers across the “gig economy”. their entire day’s wage. Associate professor Blackham said the issue food. Associate professor at the University of The government’s 2018 report said it was dif- was about a safe system of work. In 2018, when the state government com- Melbourne Alysia Blackham said Australia ficult for these workers to earn “sufficient and “It all comes back to the question of safe missioned an inquiry into the workforce, its needed to ensure our laws were protecting fair remuneration” – many earning under the systems of work and if there is a way to do the background report estimated that about 80,000 those workers. minimum wage. job safely while meeting the platform require- people in Australia earned income through “The issues relate to how well our laws ex- “On-demand platforms allow employers to ments. We need greater transparency around “peer-to-peer” platforms like Uber, UberEats tend to people who don’t fit our traditional idea select at will from a pool of workers who often how these platforms are operating,” she said • Spartan Financial a full range of accounting services at competitive rates - the docklands income tax specialist Suite 2, Shop 18, Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplande, Docklands Are you depressed about how much tax you pay? (Located opposite Gate 1 of Marvel Stadium) Go now to the taxation specialists and get help! www.spartanfinancial.com.au Come and see our experienced accountant who has dealt with facebook.com/Spartan-Financial-100792954604228 complex taxation matters for more than 45 years twitter.com/SpartanFinanci2 discuss your queries with Tony Smarrelli Phone 03 9600 4327 Mobile 0412 316 424

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PRECINCT PERSPECTIVE

A new perspective from Batman’s Hill

While different sources provide different Instagrammable sight. From the right place you Square development which can be entered from boundaries, I shall take the precinct to be can imagine yourself standing in the midst of Village Street, Collins St (look for the giant yel- bounded by Spencer St, Bourke St, Harbour a metal mountain range, hence my nickname. low straw-like sculpture), or from Batman’s Hill Esplanade and Flinders St. I may also occasion- To get there, go up the escalators at 664 Collins Drive. Inside you will find a massive upmarket ally stray just across the border into Stadium St (the high-rise building immediately adjacent food court (obviously now only open for take- Precinct and North Wharf for which I hope you to Southern Cross Station on the western side away), bars, a selection of cafes, a Woolworths will forgive me. overlooking Wurundjeri Way). At the top of and a variety of other shops. Collins Square So far in this column you’ve heard from the escalator, turn right and follow your nose. often has generous special offers or events run- Victoria Harbour, NewQuay and Yarra’s Edge, Bingo, amazing view of the station roof. Just ning. If you are interested you can sign up to which are far more residential than Batman’s keep following your nose and you will eventu- receive notification of these by visitingcollins - Hill which is primarily commercial. But rest as- ally reach another set of escalators which take square.com.au/whats-on/subscribe/. Since sured there are still quite a few of us “Batman’s you down to the Bourke St concourse between you are in the building it’s worth heading to ▲ Introducing our new Precinct Perspective columnist Hillers” hiding away in buildings including Marvel Stadium and the station. level 12, Tower 2 which is tenanted by Deakin Tim Martin. Village V1, Watergate Apartments and Grand Next stop, since it’s nearby, would be the University. They have an interesting art collec- Central Apartments with new residents ex- plant-covered Medibank building foyer ad- tion which is open to the public and it will also pected in the soon-to-be-completed Melbourne jacent to Marvel Stadium on Bourke St (yes, provide you the opportunity to take in some Quarter East Tower, the (hopefully) soon-to- I’ve strayed across the border again, I know!). I interesting views from the office windows. In commence Melbourne Quarter West Tower and would suggest entering from Bourke St rather my experience you will have no problems with the Seafarers residences to be built above the than Marvel Stadium podium. That’s because social distancing there. heritage-listed Shed 5 in North Wharf (there … entering from Bourke St means you get to walk After all that walking, climbing and eating I ❝ I told you I’d stray across the border!). up a long, wide, kind of circular ramp which would suggest taking a break in the Melbourne In my infrequent columns I hope to cover a meanders to the main foyer. On the way, give Quarter skypark which is a park elevated over range of subjects including the history of the your neck a workout and look up. The view Collins St. You can access it via a large circular Hello Docklands News area, stories behind street names, local art- is spectacular. The atrium extends all the way staircase or a glass lift from the Melbourne readers. My name’s Tim and works, the urban forest, local businesses and to the roof with curvaceous floors of different Quarter forecourt diagonally opposite anything else you may find interesting and wish pastel hues extending into the void. Well worth Southern Cross Station near the peak of the

I’ll be periodically keeping you to suggest. In view of the current state of affairs a walk and a look. If you exit the building from Collins St overpass. There is well-kept grass, abreast of the comings and and the increasing likelihood that people may the main foyer you will find yourself on the nice seating areas, gardens and pleasant views

start going a bit stir crazy at home, I thought Marvel Stadium podium. of the city. All in all a nice place to be when the goings in the Batman’s Hill this article would be a good place to suggest a Again, since it’s nearby, turn right and make weather’s good. precinct.❝ couple of (very) local tourism destinations to your way anticlockwise around the stadium. Well, I hope that gives you a few ideas on get you out and about and more familiar with After a short walk you will find a Spiderman how to be a bit of a tourist in (and around) interesting parts of our wonderful precinct. It’s climbing wall which is designed to look like Batman’s Hill. On the way home if you don’t fun to explore. Having said that, with every- the outside of an apartment building. On match feel like cooking, drop by Nine Elephants Thai thing changing so much day by day, it’s possible days it is open and staffed and best of all, free! Restaurant at 67 Village St, near the corner of by the time this is published some of my recom- And yes, adults are allowed to have a go. Once Fishplate Lane. Really good Thai food and ser- mendations may be inaccessible, but you will spectators are again allowed to attend matches, vice at a reasonable price in a casual setting but never know unless you go for a walk! my suggestion would be that you get there early again, only open for takeaway at the moment. First stop would be the “Southern Cross so you don’t embarrass yourself in front of all Until next time, happy exploring • Mountains”; a low-flying bird’s eye view of the monkey-like, fear-free children. the roof of Southern Cross Station – quite an Next, I’d suggest checking out the Collins

CRITIC

Has your business A lively tale of derring-do

words by Rhonda Dredge journalists. How much of their story-making is been affected by real? Accidents seem to follow Chrissie. Is she a A novel set among the cranes of Melbourne’s cause, or at least, a catalyst for more deaths on working port was released last month and it the docks? How far should a journalist go? offers a gritty, suspenseful read with a tough but When the intrepid investigator skolls yet Coronavirus? wimpy journo in the starring role. another glass of sauvignon blanc the tension Chrissie O’Brian, a fly-in from New Zealand, rises. Union bosses are sending her texts. She has got a job at the Argus when other journos is at the centre of the story, every journalist’s We are here to help! are being laid off. dream. This is better than fiction! Everyone in the office resents her and this The language in the novel is great. “Hear doesn’t help her mental health. you’ve got hurdles at work”, texts the union H O W W E A R E H E L P I N G O U R C L I E N T S When a female crane driver at the wharves boss. Why is this always the case? There are falls to her death, Chrissie latches onto the story more redundancies in the pipeline. The accoun- T H R O U G H T H E S E U N C E R T A I N T I M E S as if it’s a life raft. tants are closing in. How does he know? As she digs deeper, the story threatens to en- The descriptions are also spot-on. “His pale gulf her as unions, employers and even her own grey shirt and charcoal pants belied his work- D E A L I N G W I T H T H E A T O boss at the newspaper are implicated. ing-class roots. Today he blended seamlessly Chrissie has many theories as Where the into the city office crowd … Chrissie blended in D E C Y P H E R I N G W H A T F I N A N C I A L Truth Lies unfolds but not enough evidence to too, easily overlooked, just as she liked it.” clinch the story, particularly as she’s been trans- At its core the novel is a heart-rending S U P P O R T I S A V A I L A B L E F R O M ferred to obits at the newspaper. account of the tragic effect of the new digital Author Karina Kilmore does a good job of age on journalism. It’s difficult to have a scoop F E D E R A L / S T A T E / L O C A L L E V E L pulling apart the drama of the storytelling because other media rip off the story as soon as craft and the way it works at a newspaper. it’s on the website. B U S I N E S S C O N T I N U I T Y P L A N N I N G Information is always partial and a journo nev- If there’s one fault, Chrissie’s emotional vul- er gets enough support. nerability is a bit over-played. She has a secret C A S H F L O W P L A N N I N G Kilmore has first-hand experience at the past and that is another hurdle she has to cross Australian Financial Review under the byline on her way to the front page. Karina Barrymore and after being made re- Chrissie is a bit of a cry baby. Shit keeps hap- dundant turned to fiction as an outlet for her pening and it brings up her own self-destruc- EMAIL TODAY: storytelling skill. tive impulses, which make full use of the reader The reader is neatly positioned in this novel as confidante, like it or not. behind Chrissie, despite all of her nervous hab- Wallowing in self-pity [email protected] its. She wants to make her name in Melbourne may be realistic but a bit of with a good story and so do we. digital voodoo wielded by All journalists struggle to get the front page Chrissie’s clever next door and Chrissie’s analysis of the legal implications neighbour proves to be a and the search for an angle under time pressure great antidote in this lively is instructive. tale of derring-do • Such close mental work takes its toll, though. Chrissie drinks too much, takes too many pills and ends up in hospital. Bravado is easy in writ- ing, she messages her dad. ▲ Where the Truth Lies, Karina Kilmore, Simon & This aphorism is the crux of the matter for Shuster, 2020

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Five strategies to get through coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 is not the only thing that’s contagious at the moment … so is the fear, anxiety and overwhelm that’s permeating our community.

words by Dr Mike Edgley friends and family, how can I serve my patients at Docklands Health and how can In this article I will share five strategies you can I serve the greater Docklands community? utilise and focus on in these times of uncertain- That means providing a safe and happy ty. I’m committed to staying centred during environment for my young kids and wife this chaos and being responsible for my own to live in and providing the safest clinic emotional tone rather than letting the media set environment possible for my staff and it for me. everyone who walks through our doors. The same is true for the greater community 1. Stay informed – think about where you’re - Docklands needs us more than ever. We getting your information from. Is it a need to utilise our local services more reputable source? Is it purposely fear- than ever. We will serve you to the highest inducing? Or is it an official, well-informed standard possible. 5. Gratitude – find those moments during the Please utilise some or all of the strategies and accurate source? Information about day that remind you that we still live and above as it will help the entire community get the virus should be sourced from the 3. Upping your self care – in line with work in this amazing place we call home. through these difficult times. If you or anyone World Health Organisation (WHO) reducing stress and reducing the chances Whether it be moments with friends or you know needs help, please reach out. We are and the federal and state governments. of getting sick, it is important to enhance family, watching the sunrise over the here to help both your physical and mental Unfortunately, friends, family and social your lifestyle choices. Things such as Yarra or whatever activity you happen to wellbeing. If it’s not us, your trusted health media are generally not a great source of getting more sleep, prioritising exercise, be doing. Take the time to acknowledge expert will always be there information. Additionally, when reading having a healthy diet and using strategies • that and appreciate the things we do have. news articles, read the whole article, such as meditation to switch your mind For instance, the mornings are absolutely not just the headline, as headlines are to a more positive outlook are all vitally beautiful at the moment. The other day I attention grabbing and do not convey important. was walking across Webb Bridge with the the entire message. It’s important that we 4. Perspective – it is important that we stillness of sunrise and the moon setting take steps to manage stress and anxiety as appreciate the situation we’re in, but also over the Bolte Bridge. So, I took a moment this impacts our immunity. Stress is the acknowledge that our bodies are designed to take it in and watch the rowers on the number one predictor of someone getting to fight such viruses and health challenges. Yarra and smile to the others on the bridge ill, more than smoking, eating, etc. Yes, this is a new strain, but our bodies’ on their morning walk. It’s moments 2. Staying in service – when you get up in the immune system has built in innate systems like these that you will remember and morning, ask yourself this question: how to battle and adapt to these challenges. treasure. The picture in this article is the can I serve my community today? For me This is why it’s important to maintain your picture I took while taking in our amazing For more information visit: this looks like this; how can I serve my self-care, both physically and mentally. Docklands. docklandshealth.com.au

WE LIVE HERE

We need a clear cladding policy – now!

We are still waiting for a Audits? Nothing to see here, move along To the other 1054 buildings who played the Tell us about your cladding issues Would you like to know the outcome of the game, thanks for investing your life savings in We Live Here would like to hear from build- coherent government policy audits? Sorry, it seems we residents do not have your residence - and good luck with that! ings that have been caught up in the combusti- on combustible cladding that that privilege. Nowhere can we find any infor- This outcome proves what we have been say- ble cladding issue and how you have dealt with mation on the outcome of the audits. ing for many months – the state government has it, or are currently dealing with it. Please head can provide clarity for owners’ A map on the VBA website shows the number not been able to raise enough money to make over to our website at welivehere.net and go to corporations (OCs) facing of audits carried out within each municipality any meaningful impact on the massive extent of the “Cladding Survey” page. Alternatively, you and we can see that more than 2200 audits have the cladding scandal. can email us at [email protected]. massive bills for rectification. been conducted in Melbourne. And it proves our oft-repeated allegations We need facts. Facts are ammunition to take And that’s about all you can glean from the that the real budget figure has always been: $150 to the government to demonstrate the impact VBA cladding webpage. million – not the risible $600 million figure their feeble legislation is having on OCs having The government needs to communicate that made a really great sound bite, swallowed to manage the consequences of combustible much better than this. whole by the mainstream media last year. cladding. For a start we want the Premier and the You can find evidence of the government’s Thank you in anticipation - we look forward Minister for Planning to answer these questions: figure of $150 million in the State’s Treasury to hearing from you. papers and the same figure is confirmed by • What criteria are used to deem a building to the Baillieu-Thwaites report – albeit in small Your resident stories be high, moderate or low risk? print. The figure of $600 million is as fake Thank you to all those who have contributed ↥ • What was the determining factor for the 15 and as meaningless as the 1069 certificates of to date, we will publish more throughout the buildings selected for government funding? occupancy that the government authorised for year, so keep your cards and letters coming in! buildings with flammable cladding. • What happens to the owners in the other Campaign donations More and more buildings are getting caught 1054 cladding-affected buildings identified $400,000 fines for Building Orders? up in the nightmare, receiving building orders As a not-for-profit organisation, donations by the VBA as being a danger to life? Are Failure to comply with a Building Order to with no appropriate follow-up, and no end in from individuals and buildings keep our cam- these buildings suddenly no longer a danger undertake rectification works, is an offence sight. paigns going. To register as a supporter of We to life? pursuant to section 118(1) of the Building Act In 2018, the government’s ill-fated attempt Live Here or to donate please visit our website (1993). For a body corporate, the maximum to introduce a loan scheme ended barely 12 • Why the secrecy – can we please have some at welivehere.net. penalty is just over $400,000. If your OC is months later. The government itself deemed the honesty? We Live Here does not accept donations from charged with an offence under the Act, the mat- scheme unworkable, something which We Live commercial tourism interests We apartment owners inherited the problem ter would be heard in the Magistrates Court. • Here had pointed out to them, long before the created by dodgy construction and reckless It is a no-win situation and frankly a disgrace scheme was introduced into Parliament. Barbara Francis & government oversight. that the government should yet again ignore the In July 2019, Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) Rus Littleson thousands of owner-occupiers who live in high- was established by the Premier of Victoria and The cladding lottery – 15 lucky winners! EMAIL: rise strata communities. the Minister for Planning. CSV was tasked with [email protected] Congratulations! Of the 1069 buildings This is a scandal of monumental proportions. the responsibility for rectifying higher risk LEARN MORE AT WELIVEHERE.NET in Victoria identified with cladding that is a And the culpable parties - the government and buildings identified by the Victorian Building “danger to life” – 15 will benefit from the gov- the building industry - are trying to get away Authority (VBA) through a state-wide cladding “we live ernment’s meagre munificence. with it. here”TM audit.

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SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability in a pandemic world

Paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway, unfolding developments move slower until they happen suddenly. Today, the coronavirus outbreak may lead to a tipping point at which gross domestic product and its supporting metrics are supplemented by alternatives more conducive towards a sustainability transition.

Disruptions related to coronavirus (COVID-19) likely economic impact are already higher than Supply chain vulnerability Purpose-driven companies that offer em- are predicted to become more severe in coming US$150 billion. A Harvard Business Review study found that ployees a sense of certainty have an edge over weeks. They could also come with an unexpect- While the challenge of getting the coronavi- 60 per cent of the 779 readers they surveyed those that don’t. This becomes more real in ed side effect: an impact on carbon emissions. rus outbreak under control is surely ominous, warned that poor visibility of who they do turbulent times — such as during global mar- The spreading virus has caused a dip in global it merits recognising that from a sustainability business with is a significant source of risk. ket fluctuations and broadscale public-health greenhouse gas emissions. Reasons include a standpoint, we may have a rare window of op- Shocks such as disease outbreaks and natural issues. Today, we find ourselves in one of the temporary setback to industrial activities in portunity. The challenge will be to lock in the disasters often expose global companies to most disruptive periods in modern history, China, falling demand for oil and a decline in reductions in energy and material utilisation vulnerabilities in their supply chains, and the with companies (and their leaders) being tested air travel. In China, the world’s largest carbon that are already occurring and will probably in- results to business continuity can be punishing. to make decisions and act in ways that remain emitter, experts estimate that emissions over tensify in coming weeks and months. COVID-19 China’s economy is 16 per cent of the global aligned with their purpose, while also creating the past month have been about 25 per cent could inadvertently contribute to meaningful GDP. Its electronics sector accounts for 28 per greater certainty for employees, despite the lower than usual. These effects aren’t wholly progress toward meeting the goals of the Paris cent of the industry globally, while China’s external challenges. unexpected. History suggests that global disas- Climate Agreement and several United Nations share of the global textiles industry is 40 per This is not the first global crisis or moment of ters, particularly those with major impacts on Sustainable Development Goals. cent. Suffice to say that when China catches a high market volatility that most organisations the economy, tend to drive a temporary decline cold, the rest of the world sneezes. have faced in recent years. However, the nature Sustainability transition in carbon emissions. The 2008 recession, for This current epidemic is likely to result in of uncertainty is different. It involves health instance, was accompanied by a temporary dip The transportation sector is one of the big- companies taking a more proactive approach and wellbeing, rather than climate, technology in global carbon emissions. gest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. to managing risks in their supply chains. or other issues — making the challenges feel far As schools and businesses close their doors, Identifying areas of vulnerability and ensuring more personal and far less predictable. Environmental change equals social reduced travel could temporarily lower carbon potential disruptions are dealt with promptly Whether people continue to apply the more Impact emissions in communities where people are and are taken more seriously in boardrooms. carbon-friendly changes in their behaviours The United Nations (UN) launched the 2030 spending more time at home. Even partial clo- after the pandemic is another question. Agenda for Sustainable Development to ad- sures will motivate businesses and other organ- Health impact Certainly, in the short term, you’ll see big dress an ongoing crisis: human pressure leading isations to deploy flex-time arrangements that As automotive and industrial air emissions changes in behaviour that are going to have to unprecedented environmental degradation, allow employees to design their own schedules decrease, respiratory conditions will improve. an impact on emissions—either positively or climatic change, social inequality, and other and work remotely. Less vehicle traffic on its A widely disseminated 2015 study estimated negatively. The more important questions are: negative planet-wide consequences. This crisis own is great for the climate, but there’s a poten- that air pollution contributes to 1.6 million Are there going to be long-term changes? Will stems from a drastic increase in human con- tial catch. If people are spending more time at deaths in China (17 per cent of all fatalities). If any of these behaviours stick? Will people learn sumption of natural resources to keep up with home, they could be using more energy. It de- we assume that air quality in the country is 20 to telecommute; will they learn that they like rapid population growth, dietary changes to- pends largely on weather conditions, geography per cent clearer today due to the downturn in online shopping; will they learn to stay at home ward higher consumption of animal products, and family lifestyles. travel and manufacturing activity, a substan- more, or be less willing to travel? and higher energy demand. There’s also the possibility that people may tial number of lives have been spared. Such One can only hope that in these kinds of Environmental change also has direct human spend more time watching television or using extrapolations are tricky—and would need to events—where people are pausing, confined to health outcomes via infectious disease emer- appliances if they’re cooped in their houses. be counterbalanced by the health impacts of their homes and have the chance to reflect—we gence. Infectious diseases, including Ebola, Pandemics like COVID-19 could also spur less reduced physical activity, emotional anxiety, are using these moments to communicate some Influenza, SARS, MERS and Coronavirus, obvious behaviour changes, which may none- nutritional inadequacy, and so forth—but this is of these bigger issues that are facing us. cause large-scale mortality and morbidity, dis- theless affect a household’s carbon footprint. not a reason to ignore them. An observation frequently attributed to rupt trade and travel networks and stimulate Reports have suggested a recent spike in Winston Churchill is that we should “never let civil unrest. When local emergence leads to online shopping and home deliveries, especial- Corporate response a good crisis go to waste”. The coronavirus out- regional outbreaks or global pandemics, the ly for groceries. This is a likely by-product of Today, investors watch company deci- break is a deeply unfortunate situation that is economic impacts can be devastating. The the virus as people are increasingly avoiding sion-making through multiple lenses. With im- unquestionably causing widespread suffering. SARS outbreak in 2003, the H1N1 pandemic in public spaces. The carbon footprint of online pact and ESG investing estimated to be $20-30 While this is regrettable, we should not dismiss 2009, and the West African Ebola outbreak in shopping, compared with making in-store pur- trillion of assets under management, according that the event provides an opportunity to make 2013–2016 each caused over US$10 billion in chases, is often tricky to parse out. According to various estimates (MarketWatch places the some significant headway toward a timely and economic damages. The current outbreak of a to recent studies, it may largely depend on number in the USA alone at approximately $12 necessary sustainability transition • novel coronavirus, closely related to SARS, is whether the deliveries come from a store in the trillion). once again keeping the world on its toes. Both community or are shipped in from somewhere The Conference Board’s 2018 Global the disease and the fear of disease have had else. It also depends on what form of transport Leadership Forecast showed that purpose-driv- considerable economic and social impacts, with the shopper would ordinarily use to pick up en companies outperform the market by 42 per Dr Kaushik Sridhar restrictions on international travel worldwide, the goods in person. A trend to sourcing prod- cent. An Edelman Earned Brand Study reported CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND the quarantining and self-isolation of millions ucts from local vendors will reduce resource that nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of consum- SUSTAINABILITY LEADER of people, dramatic drops in tourism, and dis- throughput and contribute to more sustainable ers around the world are belief-driven buyers, [email protected] ruption of supply chains for food, medicines, consumption patterns. choosing brands based on their position on and manufactured products. Estimates of the social issues.

OWNERS’ CORPORATION LAW

Social distancing in apartment blocks is hard to do, but necessary right now

The committee needs to spring into action to limit the number of persons using at any My recommendation is that an FAQ or ex- here and take certain steps to communicate to one time. Anyone using the gym should wear planatory note to all motions should be sent out owners and residents about what it is doing in gloves and a mask and use hand sanitiser after to accompany the ballot. Some of my buildings ❝ response to the COVID-19 crisis. using each machine. are offering to host a teleconference hook-up My recommendation is that notices should be or Skype/Zoom session so that owners can ask In addition, the strata committee should con- Right now, for the good of all put up on the common property, setting out the questions about the motions on the agenda and sider the mental health and anxiety of owners following matters (at minimum): get answers before making their decisions. persons’ health and wellbeing, and residents in their complex and see if there This will be the new normal for OCs over the • The cleaners have been instructed to use are any ways to bring a little positivity and we are socially distancing next few months. Victoria is well ahead of other special antibacterial products on all common cheer, while respecting the social distancing states in moving to this type of flexibility in ourselves from each other. property doors, gates, front entry buttons, rules. There may be persons living your block their legislation to hold meetings electronically. elevator surfaces and all other parts of the who are having a very hard time (out of work, For those of us living in The rest of Australia is not so lucky and is often building where people touch with their anxiety, small kids/cabin fever, etc) and those just having to defer their important meetings. apartment blocks though, it hands; persons should feel encouraged to reach out to I would encourage us all to take advantage of

contact the strata committee if they are not feel- is more difficult to completely • The cleaners have been allocated extra hours these flexible arrangements and try to keep ing great. After all, we are all in this together.

to do additional cleaning; “business as normal” as much as possible. So self-isolate due to the close From a legal perspective, the Owners’ much within a building depends on the execu- • Any person living in the block who has been Corporation Act (2006) is very well set up with proximity❝ of our neighbours. tive committee, OC manager and building man- tested positive to COVID-19 should contact a mechanism for the executive committee to agement team keeping up with the workload the strata committee to inform them, so meet remotely via email and teleconference, • that additional cleaning procedures can be Skype, etc. deployed on that floor, and so that support Any special general meetings or annual gen- Tom Bacon

with buying groceries, etc can be arranged; eral meetings that are required to be convened TOM BACON IS THE PRINCIPAL LAWYER can be performed by written ballot. Your own- OF STRATA TITLE LAWYERS. • If the building has a pool or gym and if the ers’ corporation (OC) manager can facilitate Committee determines it should remain [email protected]. this process very easily under Section 83 of the AU open, then procedures should be put in place Owners’ Corporation Act (2006).

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CHAMBER UPDATE 10 YEARS ON Looking back at Docklands News - 10 Years On COVID-19 and the APRIL 2010 ISSUE 52 Chamber’s response

What is the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) doing to help its members during this time? ↥

1. We will actively support any member applications and requests for support to the City of Melbourne COVID-19 stimulus package, including administrative help, writing, liaising and advocating on their behalf. 2. We are working closely with the City of Melbourne to develop marketing assets Docklands Events so that when we are ready to go back to normal life we can all hit the ground All of our chamber events are currently on running. hold and, with everyone adhering to the federal Melbourne Water moving to Docklands guidelines for the foreseeable future regarding 3. Over the coming months we will be social distancing, it’s unlikely we will see any Melbourne Water has committed to locate tion of the atrium spaces will also provide mag- profiling and marketing every single public activities before July. Our efforts are its new 12,100m2 head office facility at 990 nificent uninterrupted views of the Melbourne member and their individual response to going to be directed towards supporting our LaTrobe St, in the south east corner of Digital city skyline. COVID-19. We want to make sure that member businesses, advertising their innova- Harbour above the link road access to Etihad Mr Napier said: “The convenient location of everyone knows you’re still operating and tive offerings and encouraging Docklands as a Stadium. the building fronting both LaTrobe Street and are aware of any changes you’ve made. If community to support our locals Digital Harbour Director, David Napier, Wurndjeri Way will provide quick and conve- you want to hit the ground running, reply • said: “The proposed $85 million single tenant, nient access for Melbourne Water engineers to to this newsletter with what you are doing purpose built building will provide a 6 Star all of their suburban treatment plant facilities and we will get it out on all channels - Green Star outcome for Melbourne Water plac- via Melbourne’s extensive freeway network.” social, newsletter, our websites. ing them at the forefront of sustainable office The proposed Melbourne Water development accommodation in the Australian commercial will be the fourth building to be constructed 4. We will be continuing to pressure for Shane Wylie office market.” at Digital Harbour alongside the Innovation permanent activation of Victoria Harbour MEDIA DIRECTOR Large 2,000m2 floor plates, with a series of Building, 1010 LaTrobe Street (Customs House) - what greater need is there than when we open, interconnecting, atrium spaces linking and the Life.lab strata office/home office build- come out of this pandemic and we all need DOCKLANDSCC.COM.AU the six upper levels of the building will provide ing at 198 Harbour Esplanade. to launch back into business the opportunity for enhanced collaboration Construction of the Melbourne Water build- between the various departments of the ing is scheduled to commence in the third quar- Melbourne Water organisation. The orienta- ter 2010 with completion mid 2012 • Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News April 2020, Issue162 15

THE KNIGHT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t forget to shop locally I live in the city with my partner. For days, The importance of running a well- we had been trying to buy our normal groceries with no luck. By Monday, shopping had become an incredibly anxious event. maintained building The palpable stress of the city began seeping into our skin from the moment we stepped onto the street. It clung even heavier inside words by Alex Smale of The Knight – Aldi, and when we realised we couldn’t get owners’ corporation oc managers what we needed there, we found the same thing inside Woolworths and Coles. The “Do we really need to pay to get the anchor sense of fear was amplified by seeing other points certified every year?” … “Do you want people standing frozen in front of empty someone to fall off the roof?” shelves, being passed by people rushing This kind of conversation is all too common around frantic with mostly empty baskets. at the annual general meetings of strata proper- On Tuesday night, my partner went out to ties. All buildings have machinery and systems Coles Spencer St. He returned with a small bag which owners need to pay to maintain. This of carrot sticks and a bar of Toblerone as con- machinery is often behind closed doors and not solation, instead of the meal ingredients that visible to residents. This is particularly true of comprised our overly hopeful shopping list. larger buildings which will have complex fire On Wednesday, with trepidation for what I systems, HVAC systems, large booster pumps wouldn’t be able to find and worried about for pumping water up many stories and more. how to avoid contagion, I ventured through While owners understandably want to find the city with a backpack to seek an alternative. ways to cut costs, the consequences of not On the corner of Elizabeth and Bourke streets, correctly maintaining this equipment can be I stopped for a loaf of bread from Woodfrog enormous. This maintenance is so much more Bakery’s street kiosk. From there I took the 96 than items on the financial report, it guarantees tram to South Melbourne Market. Inside were the peaceful enjoyment of the building for res- people in lines 20 or 30 people long for some idents as well as maintaining the safety and the butchers, but they were laughing and chatting security of your investment. while they waited their turn. The rest of the One example is back flow prevention valves deli aisle felt like another other, pre-COVID-19 which need to be tested. These valves prevent day. There was a short wait for seafood, pantry contaminants from getting back into the water goods, ready-made meals, pasta, quiche, pies, supply. If the test is not carried out and the valve bread and sweets. I passed fully-stocked shops fails, it can cost several thousands of dollars to that were selling soap and toiletries. Tension replace. More importantly, it can put others at levels of carbon monoxide in car parks. If there portant job of understanding the maintenance left my shoulders completely when I turned significant risk by risking contaminants getting is a failure in the machinery, it can be deadly for requirements of their buildings and ensuring a corner to see the abundance of vegetables back into the water supply. For example, you residents. this maintenance is carried out to prevent these stacked up in beautiful rows. There were no leave a hose pipe in a pool, and the water main Speaking of car parks, savvy owners will also potentially catastrophic consequences. crowds. It was a relaxed environment to shop has a burst resulting in back siphonage, then be aware that sump pumps need to be serviced If you are an owner of a strata property, take in. I did not see a single person cough or the pool water can be sucked out of a pool and regularly or you risk a flood which will not an active interest in the maintenance of your sneeze. Everyone was courteous and friendly, into the water supply. People have died from only affect residents’ cars but may also threaten building. If there is a maintenance item on the no one with more than their normal share in drinking water that has been contaminated in machinery within the car park. There have been financial reports of your OC that you don’t their baskets. While I was at South Melbourne this manner. instances where water has flooded lift wells understand, ask. Ensure you engage effective, Market, I washed my hands frequently and HVAC systems that are not well maintained, causing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of qualified OC managers, building managers saw that others were doing the same. I was or do not have adequate filters, can encourage damage. and contractors who can understand the main- able to take the tram home while maintaining the spread of viral diseases including measles OC managers, building managers and tenance requirements of your building. The the recommended 1.5 metres from others. and tuberculosis. HVAC systems also monitor committees are tasked with an extremely im- consequences of not doing so could be deadly • After seeing what was possible, on Saturday afternoon my partner and I went to Queen Victoria Market. We bought takeaway paella for lunch from the stand in String Bean Alley, then ABBY’S ANGLE lined up behind all of four people to buy eggs from Eggporium. That was the longest wait that we experienced that day. The rest was even easier: cheese, ham, bread and pasta from Dairy Slow down. The panic is coursing through all our veins Hall, shampoo and soap from Food For Your Skin in the organics aisle, no lack of fruit and Slow down. The fear has us specifically, it’s hard to sort through the million vegetables in the sheds. ideas, strategies, thoughts, and emotions that The market certainly missed the regular hus- running in directions that we rise through that next week or so. Suddenly no tle and bustle of its tourism, but hasn’t that been may never have thought we income, private school fees, mortgage and busi- half the point? It was easy to maintain physical ness premises rental is a lot to face on your own. distance from others, shop safely, and get ev- would be following. Throw in home schooling for a ravenous year 11 erything we needed. No stress, no touching, no student who seems intent to insist they needn’t bumping into people, no virus spreading. There Slow down. The stress is making nights longer study for chemistry and you have a perfect was so just much food, I shook my head in and days harder. storm heading straight for the chilled bottle of wonder that we had been so focused on the su- Slow down. We are all in this together. vino at 5pm on the dot. A perfectly understand- permarkets before then. Anxiety had been con- Certainly, there is an incredibly diverse set of able strategy, but not particularly helpful! trolling our brains and shut down our rational experiences we will all go through at different So, I spent the time that was needed respond- thinking. We now remembered that, despite our times, at different stages. And they range from ing to cancellations and contracts and refunds local markets being advertised as tourist destina- apathy, to denial and anger, to decisions and ac- and reassurances and making sure that all my tions, they were cheap, plentiful and high-qual- tions, to resignation and grief – and many more. wedding and event clients were secure knowing ity supply sources for our regular shopping. But we need to slow down. we would honour all our business for a date in Australia is a massive, agricultural and farming When we stop the panic and fear rising from the future. And then I spoke to my contract cli- country. There is plenty to go around. There the extraordinary brutality of the speed in ents and worked with each of them to continue and find the things that do help us to stay okay are 600 vendors at Queen Victoria Market which our world and lives are changing, then our marketing strategies, at no payment. One when it can feel like it’s all falling apart. alone. 80 per cent of businesses in Melbourne we give ourselves a chance to think properly of my clients cried, saying she just couldn’t pay And, while no one, not one single person are small, not the chain stores that present through our actions. When we slow down and anyone – I simply asked her if she was paying would ever wish a pandemic as insidious as this a false front of food shortage in the city. work to find some inner peace, however briefly, herself? No, of course not. “We are in this horrendous bloody COVID-19 on the world, I Our collective psyche was already frayed as a we give ourselves a chance to calm and breathe, together”. These businesses closing is not a re- am starting to find some good things again – the result of bushfires. Can we all, collectively, take and reduce stress. And when we do this, we can flection of their business. It’s not a reflection of environment is being given a tiny reprieve, our four deep slow breaths? There are a lot of things have some clarity to trust that we are going to their planning. It’s not a reflection of anything home based lifestyles can have us reconnecting, that are making this situation difficult. But this be ok and make plans to protect ourselves, our other than a pandemic – that has come on the our support of each other can remind us of is one thing that many of us have some power families, our community, our country. back of a long drought, and a devastating bush- what’s really important – and that’s love. Plain over, by not letting fear take over when we My entire business has been annihilated from fire season. We are in this together. and simple. Love for self, love for each other, make decisions about where we get our food. So the very first announcement. With one-third of Once I started reassuring people that we love for family and love for humanity. many of us are in a position to consider alter- my business focused on weddings and events, would find a way, I actually started to believe Keep fighting Melbourne, love each other, native solutions to the challenges we face. If we one-third focused on consulting contracts in it myself. And that’s what I’m wanting to share slow down and maybe, just maybe, there will be follow through on them, it might mean giving tourism, and one-third focused on commercial with people who have just started to go through a rose to smell • a breather to people who don’t have the same design for hotels and venues – well my strate- it or have it still ahead – slow down, as it’s only X choices. We might even be able to keep each gy of diversification was blown apart. That when you do that you can see a path in this. So other afloat. Monday morning the phone started early, as now, I have looked for opportunities I would Cristen Smith discussions with venues, clients, brides, hotels, never have looked at before and do you know Abby Crawford designers and wineries all ended in the same what? I’m actually kind of excited. If it wasn’t [email protected] place by the end of the week – we were ALL for the no money bit, it would actually be very send your letters to: closed for business. exciting. The reality is, it’s going to be tough. [email protected] It’s hard to think clearly – or rather, more But so you are, and we have to stay positive

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News The Voice of Postcode 3008 16 Pet’s Corner ▼ Frances with her toy poodles, Mazie and Matisse.

Adorable therapy ❝ These two red toy poodles, Mazie and Matisse, drew adoring looks from

passers-by as their owner Frances spoke

to Docklands News on a bench along NewQuay Promenade last month. ❝

words by Isabelle Harris She explained that the pair had come into her life after a family tragedy a few years ago. The pair wore tiny dresses that doubled as harnesses “A friend asked me, ‘why don’t you get a dog?’ so I did,” for their walk along the promenade, decked out in tiny she said. sparkles and ruffles that complemented their adoring and She added that they helped get her out of the house and friendly personalities. were easy to manage and travel with due to their small And of course, they have separate Instagram accounts. size. “I made one and now I regret it!” Frances laughed. “They’re great therapy dogs!” Frances said with a grin as Docklands News asked Frances how she came to own Matisse lounged back, her belly to the sun and her eyes half Mazie and Matisse. closed •

SKYPAD LIVING

A chair’s perspective of vertical living in COVID-19 times

For this instalment of perspectives on vertical that some residents would not have enough In a possibly more immediate timeframe, living, I sought insights from the chair of an food to last 14 days of self-isolation. The flow- Jamie then nominated building security as owners’ corporation (OC). And for this I turned on from this is that food and/or grocery deliv- an area in need of attention. In particular, to fellow Docklander, Jamie Tarling, who was eries were highly likely: knowing who had access to the building was ❝ the inaugural chair of Banksia - an award-win- “We’ve just been debating the merits of a constant challenge as FOBs could be easily The advice is to self-isolate ning building which, as the name suggests, was whether we continue to allow deliveries to passed between individuals. This point has inspired by the Australian native flower. residential floors, which assists residents in obvious relevance in these COVID-19 times and, if necessary, quarantine And as the first chair to take the reins, Jamie self-isolation, or whether we have owners col- and will be especially important to buildings

at home – but what if home is had challenges aplenty. lect all deliveries from the front doors.” with high numbers of short stays (as many host

Perhaps among the most difficult was sorting The rationale for the front door collection internationals). shared with several hundred the myriad of contractual agreements put in option is that it would prevent delivery workers Jamie then shared that he recently attended others in❝ a vertical village? place prior to the committee’s formation which from spreading the virus (if infected) within in a presentation that demonstrated how phones were, in his words, “not ideal”. Some contracts the building. could be used as building FOBs. To be activated, were up to 99 years in duration and others These concerns reflect discussions being a resident’s phone must be registered in the sys- had annual increases three times higher than held in other OCs where questions such as: tem by the building manager. The underlying inflation! This is where a committee shows its what happens if a large number of residents are premise is that people will be far less willing calibre and during the first two years of oper- infected? Does the committee need to know? to give their phone to someone else, especially ation, the committee, led by Jamie, was able Do other residents need to know? Do they have a stranger. to lower annual fixed costs by $120k without the right to know? What happens if lockdown “Just think of how this could help with iden- compromising amenity. occurs? How is this handled? Where do the tifying short stay visitors - giving the building And his opinion as to the best feature of standards come from? manager the opportunity to ensure they’re vertical living? These and other legal questions were properly inducted.” Along with great amenities, Jamie joins the the subject of a recent webinar hosted by Of course, an interesting catch-22 situation chorus of praise for the sense of community LookUpStrata, an independently and wholly arises if you are inclined to let your phone go within our vertical villages - “I’ve never been Australian owned website. While it was em- flat and your charger is in your apartment!• more social with my neighbours!” phasised that this was a legal discussion and But will such proximity and closeness to not specific legal advice, it was apparent that neighbours become a double-edged sword in current legislation gave OCs little guidance as these COVID-19 times? to their responsibilities and powers under pan- Jamie shared that the Banksia committee had demic conditions. So, these remain questions to Janette Corcoran

been considering the situation since the pan- be answered in the near future. JANETTE CORCORAN IS demic was first announced. Its objective was And with mention of the future, my final ANAPARTMENT LIVING EXPERT.

to find a balance between assisting individual question to Jamie was about what innovations LEARN MORE ON FACEBOOK.COM/ residents and keeping all residents safe. And its he saw – or wished to see. And to this, Jamie SKYPADLIVING/ starting point was the pragmatic recognition quipped, “deliveries via drone to our balconies that low supermarket stocks would likely mean is on the wish-list!”.

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DOCKLANDER

Empowering women locally and abroad ▼ Rev. Ann Drummond. words by David Schout She travels to Fiji at least once a year, foster- ing counselling and prevention services, and In late March, Rev. Ann Drummond was due to training women to be frontline advocates in be formally inducted as a Member of the Order their local communities. of Australia, a prestigious honour limited to “It’s a fabulous organisation in that sense, just 365 Australians each year. linking women all over the world,” Rev. Instead, the Victoria Harbour resident found Drummond said. herself quarantined inside her apartment after It was during a trip to Fiji last year that volun- returning home from Fiji, where she had com- teers within the organisation started nominat- pleted another period of charity work. ing her for the award, which she admitted was Of course, the ceremony - like almost all oth- a real surprise. er events in Melbourne and indeed the world She said while voluntary work is never amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic about the acknowledgement, it was nice to be - was cancelled. honoured. Yet amid everything going on, Rev. “I guess it’s a recognition of the work that I’ve Drummond said the current sense of com- done, and probably an appreciation of it. You munity being displayed in the local area was don’t do all this work in order to be recognised commendable. - it’s a bit of a bonus I suppose. Most of the work While she was being looked after with gro- I’ve done is work I’ve felt I could contribute to, ceries and essential items from her husband, she and make some kind of change in the system or noted that the owners’ corporation (OC) of her conditions for women. I guess it’s a nice thank building had organised volunteers to buy essen- you.” tials for those who didn’t have such support. The award also recognised her work with the “It’s great to see,” she said, speaking on the Uniting Church, of which she been a minister phone with Docklands News from her apart- for 40 years. ment in Dock 5. Since the early 2000s she has also been on the “The people inside our building are friendly sexual misconduct complaints panel - which she and very open, it’s a great community.” would later chair - for complaints made by adult Rev. Drummond was first recognised on parishioners against the clergy. Australia Day with the AM, for “significant And while the position is wrought with dif- service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and ficulty and sensitivity, the responsibility to be “I love Docklands, and I like being close to like you’re a bit odd (laughs) but I think people to women”. thorough in each case is one she has excelled in. everything. In Victoria Harbour you’re close to have no idea the benefits of living here. It’s Her work with the YWCA (Young Women’s “It’s not the most popular role within the the library, the post office, to Woolworths, the busy during the week and nice and quiet on the Christian Association), of which she is a life church,” she conceded. chemist, the doctors - all these things are on weekends … it’s a great place in retirement, but member, has seen her travel to countries like Rev. Drummond has lived in Docklands for your doorstep. And then the city is just a free not even that, if you work in the city it’s a great Mongolia, China and Fiji to empower women, four years, and since moving in has never un- tram ride away.” place to be home within 20 minutes.” • particularly survivors of domestic violence. derstood why the area isn’t more popular. “People always say ‘oh you live in Docklands?’

MARITIME

Maritime matters

Maritime heritage and the maritime sector are very significant elements of Melbourne’s culture and economy. This is especially the case in Docklands. words by Cr Jackie Watts Melbourne University, RMIT and Victoria CHAIR OF MELBOURNE MARITIME HERITAGE NETWORK Universities, the National Trust, City of AND COUNCILLOR AT THE CITY OF MELBOURNE Melbourne and Melbourne Water (MW). Note that MW has issued a draft 10-Year Docklands News has granted the Melbourne Strategy for the Yarra – see melbournewa- Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) this ter.com.au/about-us/strategies-achieve- regular column. ments-and-policies/developing-yarra-stra- February and early March was a busy peri- tegic-plan. Inexplicably, they failed to consult od for MMHN. with any maritime stakeholder organisations. The MMHN Board held its 2020 planning This has triggered a strong response from day. Given the ambitious MMHN agenda, MMHN members. It’s important to ensure matters discussed were wide-ranging and bureaucratic “amnesia” doesn’t impede due complex. We are delighted that Martin Dixon, recognition of Docklands and its maritime former Victorian Minister for Tourism and heritage, which encompasses the lower reach- 6, 2020 panel presentation “Port Phillip Bay – Responding to the new necessity of “social Education, has joined the MMHN Board and es of the Yarra, its tributaries and estuaries, Looking out, looking in: Aboriginal and Colonial distancing”, MMHN is developing as a service Sue Scarfe has been appointed as technologies Victoria Harbour and various piers, wharves perspectives” which was to be convened by to members a series of digital workshops which advisor to the Board. and docks. As a consequence of our advocacy, MMHN and hosted by Federation Square, in- will assist members to understand and adopt new A new MMHN special advisory group another river strategy document created last volving the Koori Heritage Trust, the Aboriginal ways to foster recognition of maritime heritage. (SAG) focused on the tourism industry has year, by the City of Melbourne, did include Branch of the City of Melbourne and the RHSV. We aim to reach new audiences and better pro- been established. Other SAGs cover maritime references to heritage infrastructure along When it eventually occurs, this will reflect on mote the work of existing organisations. Stay commerce and industry, maritime skills, ed- the river. MMHN is having an impact. Those perceptions at the point of contact. A planned tuned. ucation and careers, museums and heritage who love Docklands and maritime heritage collaboration between MMHN and Rare Books Finally, as the COVID-19 pandemic plays and waterways and maritime infrastructure need to keep insisting: maritime matters re- Melbourne, to be presented by Michael O’Brien havoc with our lives, the residents of Docklands (piers, wharves, bridges etc). If interested, ally matter! as part of Melbourne’s splendid Rare Book Week and shipping enthusiasts might be interested in register to be kept in the loop about one or On February 18, MMHN director Dr Liz in June and July 2020 on “Maritime Melbourne: maritime angle on two earlier pandemics (Black more SAGs at [email protected] Rushen, in a collaboration with the Royal History on Paper” has also been postponed. Death, Spanish Flu) and an infamous shipboard We have been very active on advocacy, Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV), An event is still being planned (pandemic epidemic (typhoid). Much has been written about which underpins all of MMHN’s major objec- launched her new book John Marshall: Lloyd’s permitting), in conjunction with Offshore and these catastrophic events, but not often from the tives. Here is a snapshot of our advocacy over reformer, shipowner and emigration agent. Specialist Ships Australasia, to celebrate the maritime perspective. I encourage you to access recent months … This is a reminder that one of our greatest final voyage of theAurora Australis, whose a brief Insight document prepared by MMHN We’ve had dialogue with Development resources, migrants, have often arrived unin- arrival in Hobart in April will mark the end of Board members which can be found at the Victoria (Central Pier, Victoria Harbour, vited by sea. an era - 30 years of remarkable service to science MMHN website: mmhn.org.au – just click on Harbour Esplanade), the Departments of Two major maritime festivals went ahead as and to Australian Antarctic operations. This “updates” then “contagion” on the left hand side. Jobs, Precincts and Regions (transport) planned - the Geelong Wooden Boat Festival vessel, Australia’s first and only purpose-built And keep checking the website for informa- and Education & Training (maritime and the Williamstown Seaport Festival. ship to service our remote Australian bases, has tion about maritime events and opportunities. skills), Creative Victoria (museums, her- This flurry of activity occurred just before functioned as the platform for amazing marine You can promote your maritime events free of itage), Creative Arts (museum, events), the new world of “social distancing” descend- science over a long period. This is a key part of charge. the Immigration Museum, ACMI, MUA, ed. A series of planned site visits, lectures, Docklands’ maritime heritage - until the 1970s, On behalf of the MMHN Board, try to keep Federation Square, Yarra River Business panels and tours have had to be postponed. all of Australia’s iconic Antarctic ships left from well - and stay “socially connected” though our Association, the Navy, Koori Heritage Trust Sadly, we’ve had to defer the planned April North Wharf on the Yarra close to the CBD. shared enthusiasm for maritime matters! •

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News The Voice of Postcode 3008 18 零工经济的灰色区域 墨尔本大学的阿丽西亚·布莱克汉姆副 撰稿 Meg Hill 教授（Alysia Blackham）说，澳大利亚需 去年11月，维多利亚警方在中央商务区 要有法律来保护这些工人。 的一次交通行动中，对类似UberEats的快 布莱克汉姆副教授说:“问题在于我们的 递员发出了200张罚款单，其中至少四分之 法律在多大程度上能适用于这些不符合我们 一的违法罚款是与快递骑车者有关。 传统雇员观念的人。” 州政府将在3月31日前公布一份“零 “对于许多平台来说，这种工作关系不 工经济”劳动力调查报告。由于冠状病毒 是平台和快递（Deliveroo）驾驶员之间的 （COVID-19）大流行，这个报告可能会延 关系，而是消费者和快递驾驶员之间的关 迟出台。 系。” 但是目前的社交距离和自我隔离已经让 “各种平台正试图摆脱其责任，或者缩 我们更加依赖这些零工快递员。随着我们外 小其责任。” 出越来越少，企业开始关闭公共区域，可能 这可能意味着，如果快递骑车者出了事 仍然会有许多送货员在我们的街道上，给我 故，即使是由于培训和条件不佳造成的，他 们送来食物。 们也要承担个人责任。 相反，如果这些骑 2018年，州政府委托对劳动力进行调查 车者遇到就业问题，他们很难证明自己与平 时，当时的背景报告估计，澳大利亚约有8 台（而不是消费者）有关系。 万人通过Uber，UberEats和Deliveroo等“点 在收到罚款单时，快递骑车者则要承担 对点”快递平台获得收入。 个人责任。 在去年的那次警察行动中收到 但是，法律专业人士和政府对整个“零 罚款的车手们告诉《时代报》，那次的罚款 工经济”中工人的地位和权益缺乏确定性。 等于他们一整天的工资。

弱势群体的不同危机

当社会陷入停顿，活动被取消，企业关闭，并且我们大多数人 都准备居家自我隔离时，我们的弱势群体又会怎样呢？

他说，咖啡厅已经用一次性用具代替了 撰稿 Meg Hill 所有餐具，正在运送更多的冰柜进行存储。 中央商务区的无家可归者和那些关心他 我们正在与墨尔本市政合作寻找楼房，让无 们的组织正准备应对可能很快就会感受到 家可归者离开街道，并且能够独处和隔离。 的可怕影响。食物、医疗资源和建筑物的所 所有这些都是为了避免出现最糟糕的 有资源都将用于照顾先前存在的无家可归群 情况。 体，以及在危机期间可能涌入街头的人群。 诺特尔少校说：“我们正在为可能要关 救世军少校布伦丹·诺特尔（Brendan 闭咖啡馆并送餐到街上的这一天做准备。” Nottle）表示，慈善机构正在拼命工作。 “在最坏的情况下，我们已经购买了口 诺特尔少校说：“我们已经在自己经营 罩，并正在设法购买防护服用于运送人员， “我们将需要在大街上检查人们的身心 能力，以检查精神健康，保持社会交流的 的咖啡馆为无家可归的人提供服务，首席医 使那些人不会挨饿并保持其社会联系。” 健康。” 开放性——即使是在保持一定社交距离的 疗官认为这是一项必要服务，我们正在竭尽 随着对每个人的社交距离要求，诺特尔 “我们正在尝试在一个安全可靠的环境 情况下。 所能保持营业并维持安全。” 少校说，我们更应该意识到这对无家可归者 中获取大量食物。” 他还感谢维多利亚州政府和州长丹尼 “昨天，我们用了约八个小时对大楼进 和弱势群体意味着什么。 “大概会有很多以前从未接触过我们的 尔·安德鲁斯（Daniel Andrews）在3月18日 行了法医清洁。然而清洁工今天下午又回来 他说：“对于我们工作对象的社会隔离 人。” 宣布的对无家可归和公共住房的支持。 了再用了八个小时。” 是我们必须面对的最大问题。” 诺特少校说，救世军也在研究技术交流 病毒笼罩这座城市 住房危机 上级政府无所作为 正如全国乃至全球大多数地区一样，墨 的拨款，以支持企业发展电子商务和在线 尔本市当地社区和当地经济正面临着一个前 服务。” 墨尔本市议员抨击上级政府对住房危机做出的“丢脸”回应，并 所未有的困难时期。 “我们还将实施礼宾式商务服务，为这 表示“一切照旧”不会再给这座城市带来好处。 中央商务区(CBD)的工作岗位已经流 次受疫情影响大的墨尔本企业提供一对一的 失，这意味着在CBD的上班者失业了。客流 建议和支持。” 量减少，销售额直线下降。在联邦和州政府 由副市长阿伦·伍德提议的商业支持峰 撰稿：David Schout 入人群负担得起的出租房短缺，如果不采取 宣布刺激计划的同时，墨尔本市政宣布了自 会也是一次与州政府和联邦政府，维多利 措施，到2036年，这个数字将翻两番，达 己价值超过1000万澳元的刺激计划。 亚州首席卫生官以及维多利亚州工商会的 在通过一项新的经济适用住房战略草案 到23200套左右。 该一揽子计划主要针对市区的小型企 合作。 时，一些被认可的政策将无权实施真正的 所谓“负担得起的”租金通常被定义为家 业，其中包括： 市长萨利·卡普（Sally Capp）表示， 改变，市议员们呼吁就紧迫的问题采取紧 庭收入的30%以下。 在墨尔本市政厅举行虚拟的商业支持 该计划将为受周一宣布的全州紧急措施影响 急行动。 当租金的支付额超过这一水平时，租户 峰会； 的企业提供支持，这些措施包括实施社交距 圣劳伦斯兄弟会（Brotherhood of St 被迫牺牲其日常生活必需品，如食物、医疗 有关食物提供的注册以及街面商铺交易 离，以优先考虑健康和安全。 Laurence）的前首席执行官尼古拉斯·弗朗 保健或教育。 许可审批暂停三个月； 市长说：“这种病毒对经济影响将是巨 西斯·吉利（Nicolas Frances Gilley）议员 市政的战略草案承诺，要游说维多利亚 为在市政拥有的物业中符合条件的租户 大的，我们鼓励所有人尽其所能支持本地 表示，经济适用房不足的问题在最近几年已 州政府进行“包容性分区”，此举将迫使开发 减半租金三个月； 企业。” 大大恶化。 商在新开发项目中纳入一些经济适用房。 提供及部署临时工和非全日工作的机 她说：“在与Spotless 服务公司合作 他在3月3日的未来墨尔本委员会会议 它的目标是在市政府拥有的土地上（在 会，以加强城市的整洁和舒适； 中，我们还将为大约200名受影响的临时员 上说:“这是这个国家的一个大问题，并已经 市中心很少的一部分土地），以提供高达 在3月底之前制定一份困难时期的市政 工提供交叉培训和就业机会，这些员工将 成立了许多相关组织。” 25％的住宅开发作为经济适用房。 费政策供考虑。 被重新部署，致力于改善城市的清洁和形 “当州政府开始建造公共住房时，我们 市议员罗汉·勒珀特（Rohan Leppert） 市政议员强调刺激计划只是一个开始， 象。” 也确实作出了回应。但是事情变了，我们停 说，即将到来的公众咨询，以及随后的最 更多措施可能将在“未来几周”内宣布。 市政还将与维多利亚女王市场管理部门 下来了，整个倒退了。不仅如此，我们没有 终决策，是本届议员要做的“最重要的事情 副市长阿伦·伍德(Arron Wood)说: “我 合作，为商家提供适当的支持。 任何东西取而代之……，我想对州政府说， 之一”。 们认识到，在未来几周和几个月内，现金流 市长说：“我们正在尽一切努力帮助企 你们对此已经有一段时间没有作为了，你们 但他也承认，与州和联邦政府相比，市 管理将成为小型企业的紧迫问题。” 业保持营业，让墨尔本人继续工作。” 已经处于可以有所作为的位置了。” 政府的作用仍然很小。 “我们正在开发一项投资计划，为企业 3月17日市政会议上，艺术界和文化界 市政透露，目前至少有5500套中低收 提供直接支持。 其中将包括高达100万澳 的代表也概述了他们在当地和全国范围内已 元的研究和支持费用，以及高达50万澳元 经感受到的影响。

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