Published: 28 July 2026
If you were affected by the bushfires in Victoria, Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment claims are open until 5 August 2026 for some areas.
For some areas, you have up to and including 5 August 2026 to claim for either:
You still have until 19 October 2026 to claim for:
Find out if you’re eligible for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026.
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