COVID-19 DISASTER PAYMENT

 The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is a one-off payment to help you when COVID-19 restrictions last for more than 7 days. You can’t get this payment for the first 7 days of an event.

How much you can get?

• If you are eligible* and you lost less than 20 hours work, you’ll get $325 for each relevant period of lockdown.
• If you are eligible* and you lost 20 hours or more of work, you’ll get $500 for each relevant period of lockdown.

The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is a taxable payment. This means you’ll need to include it in your income tax return.

*For more details, please click:  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/covid-19-disaster-payment/who-can-get-it/general-eligibility-rules

Source: Service NSW