Locked-down Sydneysiders WILL get cash payout: Workers left out of a job due to Covid restrictions can claim up to $500 a week – but not everyone can apply Workers who lost shifts as result of lockdown could be eligible for payments People unable to work from home or travel to work can claim up to $500 weekly By Sam McPhee and Brett Lackey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:49 BST, 25 June 2021 | Updated: 09:49 BST, 25 June 2021 Viewcomments Workers who have lost shifts as a result of Sydney's snap week-long lockdown will be eligible for payments of up to $500 weekly - if they meet certain criteria. Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly confirmed Friday evening that workers from the seven-effected local government areas will be entitled to Commonwealth support. People will only be able to receive the payments if they can't stay at home and can't travel from work as a result of the latest restrictions. More to come. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility