A further reduction in deeming rates was announced on 22 March. The deeming rates will reduce as follows: The deeming thresholds are unchanged at $51,800 (single)
The ordinary one week waiting period that applies to some payments is waived when claiming because you’re impacted by COVID-19. The Liquid Assets Waiting Period
Individuals claiming an income support payment may be eligible for a Crisis Payment under a proposed new category, if they are required to self-isolate at