Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union

 

What is the COVID-19 Disaster Payment and can I still access it?

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The COVID-19 Disaster payment was a payment for workers who could not work due to state public health orders in effect during 2021. Payment amounts were dependent on individual circumstances such as hours of work lost. This payment is no longer available.

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