Economic Support Payment
An extra payment as part of the government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
There are 2 Economic Support Payments. They are an additional payment if you get an income support payment.
For details about how you can protect yourself read the Department of Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert. You can also call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. The line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page last updated: 8 May 2020
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