Social Security Determination for Queensland Flooding
Summary
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued a determination under the Social Security Act 1991 to provide social security assistance related to rainfall and flooding in Queensland during February to March 2026. This determination specifies the conditions and eligibility for affected individuals.
What changed
This legislative instrument, the Social Security (AGDRP—Queensland—Rainfall and Flooding—February to March) Determination 2026, was made on March 20, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Home Affairs under the Social Security Act 1991. It establishes specific provisions for social security assistance in response to rainfall and flooding events that occurred in Queensland between February and March 2026.
This determination is a final rule that outlines eligibility criteria and the type of assistance available to affected individuals. Compliance officers should review the specific provisions to understand how this determination impacts individuals seeking social security benefits due to the specified disaster events. No specific compliance deadline is mentioned, implying immediate applicability upon the effective date.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for social security assistance related to Queensland flooding events.
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Social Security (AGDRP—Queensland—Rainfall and Flooding—February to March) Determination 2026
In force Administered by
- Department of Home Affairs
This item is authorised by the following title:
- Social Security Act 1991 Latest version F2026L00309 20 March 2026
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