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Social Security AGDRP WA Cyclone Narelle Determination 2026

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The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs issued a determination establishing the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) for individuals affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle in Western Australia. The instrument is made under the Social Security Act 1991 and came into force on 8 April 2026. Eligible disaster-affected individuals in the designated areas may receive assistance under this determination.

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The Social Security (AGDRP—Western Australia—Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle) Determination 2026 establishes a disaster recovery payment scheme for individuals affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle in Western Australia. The determination is made under subsection 1061L(1) of the Social Security Act 1991 and authorises the payment of the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment to eligible persons in designated disaster areas.

Affected individuals in Western Australia who suffered direct impact from Cyclone Narelle should verify their eligibility and lodge claims through Services Australia. Local government authorities and emergency management agencies should be aware of the payment framework when coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts with affected residents.

What to do next

  1. Confirm eligibility for AGDRP if affected by Cyclone Narelle in designated WA areas
  2. Apply through Services Australia if eligible for disaster recovery payment
  3. Monitor for updates regarding designated disaster areas and eligibility periods

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Apr 9, 2026

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Social Security (AGDRP—Western Australia—Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle) Determination 2026

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AGDRP for Western Australia Cyclone Narelle Determination

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Classification

Agency
DHA
Published
April 8th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
F2026L00427

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Government agencies
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Disaster recovery payments Social security benefits
Threshold
Must be affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle in designated Western Australian areas
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Social Services
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Public Health Banking

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