Just Cuts welcomes additional financial support from Victorian Government

JUST CUTS, the largest hairdressing network in the Southern Hemisphere, has welcomed the announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews of additional financial support for businesses forced to close under the introduction of tougher restrictions in Melbourne and across the state.

Hairdressers are included in the business group required to cease operations from 11:59pm on Wednesday August 5 for the next six weeks.

The Premier yesterday announced businesses in regional Victoria could apply for a $5,000 grant while those in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire can apply for up to $10,000 in recognition of spending longer under restrictions.

Just Cuts CEO Amber Manning said, "The health of our clients, stylists and team has always been central to everything we do at Just Cuts. We understand the need to take these steps including the necessity of shutting down businesses however there is the undeniable and growing tension small business owners, including our salon owners, face in having to continue to cover all the other incoming bills including rent.

“The Victorian Government’s move to offset some of this on impacted businesses via the additional grants is most welcome notwithstanding the fact that not all of our owners are eligible, including a number who have been in business for less than 12 months. There is still a significant strain on our small business owners and unfortunately it’s only going to continue so we need to be exploring additional measures such as assistance with payroll tax.

“The reality is we need all State, Territory and the Federal Government to continue to move on stimulus and support measures to help us all get through this.

“We have continued to adapt as a network including by adapting online so that our owners are rebated for online purchases and we are promoting gift vouchers for clients to use when our Victorian salons are able to reopen. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our loyal clients and the ongoing professionalism and commitment of our teams.”

About Just Cuts

Just Cuts is the largest hairdressing chain in the Southern Hemisphere. There are 2500 fully qualified stylists in the Just Cuts Australian network, predominantly in shopping centres, and 3500 globally. Just Cuts has 190 salons across all states and territories of Australia, 28 salons in New Zealand and six in the UK. Just Cuts salons continue to operate including in Victoria with all the necessary recommended hygiene steps in place.

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