‘Should make every Victorian angry': Dan Andrews blamed for empty office spaces post COVID
'The most lockdown city in the world, Melbourne is struggling the most with one in five, I repeat that one in five office spaces sitting empty for more than 12 months,' Mr Price said.
'Melbourne has the highest vacancy rate in the nation, sitting at 17.9 per cent.
'Dan Andrews blew the joint up and has walked away with a lifetime pension, free office space, and the opportunity to work as he wants while leaving a smoky ruin behind him.'
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