Tourism bodies have suggested that the total economic cost to the sector, as of 11 February 2020, would be A$4.5 billion. Casino earnings are expected to fall.[351] At least two localities in Australia, Cairns and the Gold Coast, have reported already lost earnings of more that $600 million.[352] The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) called on the Government of Australia for financial support especially in light of the large number of small businesses affected.[353]