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Social Security Determination for Queensland 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 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

  1. Review eligibility criteria for social security assistance related to Queensland flooding events.

Source document (simplified)

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Social Security (AGDRP—Queensland—Rainfall and Flooding—February to March) Determination 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
F2026L00309

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Social Security Assistance
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

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

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