Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy
On 10 January 2011, the Prime Minister authorised financial assistance through Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy for employees, small business persons and farmers who experienced a loss of income as a direct result of the flooding and severe weather that commenced on 29 November 2010 and continued in December 2010, January 2011 and February 2011.
The claiming period for the Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy for New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland (including Tropical Cyclone Yasi) closed on 31 March 2011.
The claiming period for the Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy for Victoria closed on 31 May 2011.
The lodgement of claims after this date may be considered if your claim falls outside the operational instructions special circumstance provisions, including the claim lodgement period, and where Centrelink considers there are exceptional circumstances that warrant consideration.
You can contact Centrelink on 180 22 66 to find out more information.