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Australian Government Provides Financial Support to Flood-Affected Residents in Queensland and New South Wales

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Flood-affected residents in 26 local government areas across Queensland and New South Wales can now apply for Commonwealth financial support through Services Australia. The Australian Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to provide assistance to those who have suffered significant losses, including severely damaged or destroyed homes, or serious injuries. Residents in the affected areas can claim support via myGov or by calling Services Australia on 180 22 66.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Australian Government has activated the AGDRP and DRA for residents in 26 flood-affected local government areas across Queensland and New South Wales.
  • The AGDRP provides a one-off payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child to those who have suffered significant losses.
  • The DRA provides a maximum of 13 weeks payment from the date of loss of income as a direct result of the disaster, and is set at the maximum equivalent rate of Jobseeker Payment or Youth Allowance.
  • The Morrison Government funds the payments entirely and has activated the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) with the Queensland Government for flood-affected residents.
  • The DRFA assistance provides grants of up to $180 per person, to a maximum of $900 for a family of five or more.
  • Residents in affected local government areas can claim support via myGov or by calling Services Australia on 180 22 66.

Statistics:

  • 26 flood-affected local government areas across Queensland and New South Wales are now eligible to apply for Commonwealth financial support.
  • $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available through the AGDRP for those who have suffered significant losses.
  • The DRA payment is set at the maximum equivalent rate of Jobseeker Payment or Youth Allowance, depending on the individual's personal circumstances.
  • The Morrison Government has funded $17 billion in disaster relief since 2019-20.

Sources:

  • The office of the Prime Minister of Australia
  • servicesaustralia.gov.au/disaster
  • Note: The exact format of the source "servicesaustralia.gov.au/disaster" suggests that it is a webpage, but without further information, I have included it as is.

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