What this determination did
The federal government registered a determination - Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Amendment (Adversely Affected Persons—Additional Locations) Determination 2026 (F2026L00450) - that added extra locations in Victoria to the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) scheme for people affected by bushfires.
The determination was authorised under the Social Security Act 1991 and administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Key dates
- Came into force: 20 April 2026
- Repealed: 24 April 2026
The determination was in force for four days. The source does not specify which additional Victorian locations were added or why the determination was repealed.
Checking eligibility for disaster recovery payment
The full text of this now-repealed determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00450 for anyone needing to confirm whether a specific location was covered during the 20-24 April 2026 window.
Current eligibility details for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment are available at the Services Australia website or by calling 180 22 66.
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