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The rate for AGDRP is determined by the Minister for Emergency Management.
The current adult rate of AGDRP is $1,000. Where the Minister has not made a determination in relation to a particular financial year, the adult rate of AGDRP will be that rate most recently determined by the Minister. Please consult the relevant operational instructions for each AGDRP activation to confirm the current rate of payment.
The current child rate of AGDRP is $400. Where the Minister has not made a determination in relation to a particular financial year, the child rate of AGDRP will be that rate most recently determined by the Minister. Please consult the relevant operational instructions for each AGDRP activation to confirm the current rate of payment.
Payment will usually be made as a lump sum. There is a provision that enables the Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department to determine that, if it is appropriate to do so, the person's payment can be paid in instalments. Specific circumstances of each disaster will determine the actual timing and method of payment.
Example: If electronic banking services are disrupted, say through flooding, the payment may be made in cash, or part payment in cash and the balance by direct credit (refer to 3.7.3.20).
Act reference: SSAct section 1061N Amount of payment for disasters outside Australia, section 1061P Determinations of rates
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.6.20 Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) - Description, 3.7.3 AGDRP - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 9 February 2012
