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Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment?
Services Australia will provide a support payment if a state public health order for COVID-19 has adversely affected you.
A weekly payment is available if you are unable to earn an income because of a COVID-19 lockdown, hotspot or movement restrictions.
How much you receive will depend on your location and your individual circumstances.
You are eligible if:
- you can’t attend work and have lost income because of COVID-19 restrictions
- you can't access appropriate paid leave entitlements from your employer
- you’re not receiving an income support payment, a state or territory pandemic payment, Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment or state small business payment for the same period.
The payment is:
- $750 each week if you have lost 20 hours or more of work a week, or
- $450 each week if you have lost between 8 and 20 hours of work.
This payment will be non-assessable non-exempt income, so will not be subject to income tax.
Click below for details of entitlement according to area:
If you need help or guidance with any of the information above, contact your local TaxAssist Accountant.
Date published 10 Aug 2021
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