Here are our answers to your top 3 questions about the COVID-19 Disaster Payment.

1. Annual leave would not be considered when assessing your eligibility for COVID-19 Disaster Payment.
2. Sole traders are eligible for COVID-19 Disaster Payment. If you’re a sole trader, you should check to see if you’re eligible for your state or territory’s COVID-19 business support payment first. You can only get the COVID-19 Disaster Payment or a state or territory business support payment per relevant period, not both. You need to decide which payment is best for you.
3. You’ll get a recurring payment into your bank account within 7 days of the start of each new available period. Please do not call to check on your payment unless it's been longer than 7 days.

Source: Service Australia