6Qualification for crisis payment—national health emergency

6 Qualification for crisis payment—national health emergency

For the purposes of paragraph 1061JIA(1)(b) of the Social Security Act 1991, the following requirements are determined: (a) the Secretary is satisfied that the person is in financial hardship; (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person: (i) is in quarantine or self‑isolation as a result of advice from, or a requirement made by, the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory or a health professional regarding the coronavirus known as COVID‑19; or (ii) is caring for an immediate family member, or a member of the person’s household, who is covered by subparagraph (i); (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the quarantine or self‑isolation referred to in paragraph (b) commenced before 1 October 2022.