Cyclone Alfred Recovery Payments Announced for Affected Australians

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms financial support for workers and residents impacted by severe flooding in Queensland and New South Wales.

The Australian government has introduced the Disaster Recovery Allowance, offering up to 13 weeks of income support to workers, small business owners, and farmers who lost income due to Cyclone Alfred.
Eligible individuals aged 16 and older in 31 affected areas across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales can apply for the payments starting Tuesday, March 11, at 2pm via the myGov website.
The allowance is paid fortnightly at rates equivalent to JobSeeker or Youth Allowance, with a maximum payment of $1,007 per fortnight based on individual circumstances.
Additional support includes a one-off Disaster Relief Payment of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children, as well as state-level grants for emergency expenses like food, clothing, and essential household repairs.
Over 238,000 households remain without power, and flood warnings continue in affected regions, with authorities urging residents to avoid driving through flooded areas.