‘That doesn't pay rent in Sydney': Fiery moment reporter slams Gladys Berejiklian for extending the lockdown and leaving struggling small business owners 'suicidal' By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:57 BST, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 02:57 BST, 7 July 2021 Viewcomments Gladys Berejiklian has been grilled by a reporter for extending the lockdown with claims the loss of revenue has left some small business owners 'suicidal'. The New South Wales premier announced Great Sydney's lockdown would be extended by another week until Friday July 16 following 27 new Covid-19 cases in the community on Wednesday. As a result restaurants and bars will remain closed prompting one journalist to ask how individuals out of work could afford to live on the Federal Government's Covid-19 Disaster Payment of $350 to $500 a week. 'That doesn't pay rent in Sydney,' he said during the fiery press conference. More to come. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility