The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

5.1.6.40 DRA - current rates

Current rates

The rate of DRA paid to a person is the MBR of YA or JSP. For information on the appropriate rate of DRA see 3.7.6.20.

Timing of payments

Payments are made fortnightly in arrears for a period of up to 13 weeks.

Act reference: SSAct section 1061KC Rate of DRA, section 1061KD Period that DRA is payable

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.6.40 Disaster recovery allowance (DRA) - description, 3.7.6 DRA - qualification & payability, 3.7.6.20 Determining the rate of DRA

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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