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Social Security Determination for NT Flooding

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Published March 20th, 2026
Detected March 23rd, 2026
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Summary

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued a determination under the Social Security Act 1991 to provide social security assistance related to flooding in the Northern Territory during February-March 2026. This determination specifies the conditions and eligibility for affected individuals.

What changed

This legislative instrument, the Social Security (AGDRP—Northern Territory—Flooding—February to March) Determination (No. 2) 2026, was made by the Australian Department of Home Affairs on March 20, 2026. It is authorised under the Social Security Act 1991 and provides specific determinations for social security assistance related to flooding events in the Northern Territory that occurred between February and March 2026.

This determination outlines the eligibility criteria and provisions for individuals affected by these specific flood events. Compliance officers should review the determination to understand any new or modified eligibility requirements for social security payments and to ensure accurate advice and processing for affected individuals. No specific compliance deadline is mentioned, but the determination is effective from its making date.

What to do next

  1. Review eligibility criteria for social security assistance related to NT flooding events in Feb-Mar 2026
  2. Ensure accurate processing of claims based on the determination

Source document (simplified)

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Social Security (AGDRP—Northern Territory—Flooding—February to March) Determination (No. 2) 2026

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- Department of Home Affairs
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Classification

Agency
GP
Published
March 20th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
F2026L00310

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers
Activity scope
Social Security Payments
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Social Services
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Disaster Relief Social Security

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