Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment?

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:

• New South Wales
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Victoria.

If you need help or guidance with any of the information above, contact your local TaxAssist Accountant.

Last updated: 10th August 2021