FEDERAL LOCKDOWN ASSISTANCE
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* People who work more than 20 hours a week will be eligible for $500
* Those working less than 20 hours will be able to access $325
* Calculated based on the week before the lockdown
* Available in areas which are designated as coronavirus hotspots locked down for more than seven days
ELIGIBILITY
* State health restrictions must be the reason for people not attending work
* Annual leave will not have to be used but the person must not have special pandemic leave or sick leave available
* Must have less than $10,000 in liquid assets
* Must be an Australian resident or have a working visa
* Available to workers aged 17 and above
* People receiving government payments including JobSeeker will be ineligible
* Retrospective checks may be enforced to ensure people comply
(Source: Prime Minister Scott Morrison)
Australian Associated Press
