Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The government is providing disability support pension and carer payment recipients with two $750 economic support payments to provide additional support in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus supplement is a temporary support in recognition of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which will directly impede peoples' ability to find employment. Accordingly, the coronavirus supplement is payable to jobseeker payment and related allowances, as people on these payments are generally expected to participate in the labour market. Pensions, including the DSP and carer payment, will continue to be paid at the highest rate of payments within the income support system when temporary measures cease.