Pandemic leave payments extended indefinitely

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The government will extend pandemic leave payments indefinitely, for as long as states and territories continue to enforce mandatory isolation periods.

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Published 15 September 2022 11:37am

By Krishani Dhanji

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The government will extend pandemic leave payments indefinitely, for as long as states and territories continue to enforce mandatory isolation periods.

Key Points

Pandemic leave disaster payments were due to cease at the end of the month, and the cost will continue to be split 50/50 with the Commonwealth.
An additional limit will be put in place on the payments, to stop people taking advantage of the system.
The payment now sits at a maximum of $540 for five days of isolation.