Fed: New govt support measures for disaster victims

AAP General News (Australia)
02-11-2009
Fed: New govt support measures for disaster victims

KEVIN RUDD's announced further financial support measures for those affected by natural
disaster in Victoria and Queensland.

The PM's told parliament another five million dollars will be provided for emergency
relief in bushfire-affected Victoria and flood-affected Queensland.

Mr RUDD says people who've lost their main source of income because of the fires will
be given the dole for 13 weeks .. to help them get by.

Those payments will be extended beyond that time if needed.

Medicare and Centrelink will also help people re-establish their identities.

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KEYWORD: DISASTER RUDD (CANBERRA)

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