He said it would provide much-needed stimulus and activity for CBD businesses that rely heavily on support from office workers.
“While we don’t expect this decision will result in 100 per cent of eligible employees returning to the office, given the sector’s support for flexible working arrangements, we do expect there will be a significant uplift ixjmtzywn numbers returning to the city, safely,” Lucas said.
“This will be welcome news for many CBD businesses, particularly cafes, restaurants, pubs and other retailers, who rely on foot traffic and support from office workers.”
Lucas said employees would still need to adhere to COVID-safe practices, including maintaining physical distancing and washing or sanitising hands regularly and masks would be required where physical distancing can’t be maintained.
