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Social Security Amendment (Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment) Act 2023

Act No. 84 of 2023 · Assented 28 September 2023

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In brief

Broadens who can claim the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment: the Minister can set residence-based qualification rules, and more carers count for the child rate, including people receiving family tax benefit for a child under 16.

Who's affected

  • People affected by declared major disasters
  • Carers of children claiming the payment
  • Australian citizens and permanent visa holders

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