Changes may be made to the NSW Dine and Discover program so vouchers don\u2019t go to waste while parts of the state are in Covid lockdown. <\/p>\n
The NSW Government is considering changes to the voucher scheme in light of the new restrictions, The Daily Telegraph<\/i> reports.<\/p>\n
The possible changes include an extension on the current July 31 deadline, and allowing the vouchers to be spent on takeaway and delivery direct from restaurants.<\/p>\n
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NSW residents may be able to spend $25 vouchers on takeaway and restaurant delivery under possible changes to the Dine and Discover scheme. Picture: Steven Saphore \/ AFPSource:AFP<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n RELATED: Flight crew case puts three states on alert<\/b><\/p>\n Currently, the $25 Dine vouchers can be used only to dine-in at restaurants, which is not possible for millions of residents across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Central Coast who are in lockdown until July 9.<\/p>\n Restaurants and food outlets in those areas can open for only takeaway services during the lockdown period.<\/p>\n Restaurants can only open for takeaway and delivery during the lockdown in Greater Sydney and surrounding areas. Picture: Steven Saphore \/ AFPSource:AFP<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n According to The Daily Telegraph<\/i>, an expansion to the voucher scheme could be part of Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s economic stimulus package to support businesses during lockdown, which is expected to be unveiled in days.<\/p>\n As she announced the lockdown on Saturday , Premier Gladys Berejiklian said businesses would be offered state support.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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