Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) | Hansard source

So, in those two local government areas alone, some 20,000 individuals are receiving three payments and, for households in those areas affected, that would mean a payment of around $7,000, directly to support those most devastated in those flood areas.

When I went to the Northern Rivers I made it very clear that we were making the announcements on those first three and, as is often the case with all disaster payments, assessments are made and additional local government areas are added as those assessments are completed. I made that very clear to the member for Richmond. When we had done those proper assessments through agencies we extended those payments. I'm very pleased we have, and I'm pleased the assessment supported us doing that. This is already part of a commitment in New South Wales alone of some $2.1 billion that we have directly committed as a federal government. And $1.3 million or thereabouts is already out the door supporting Australians affected by the flood.

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