Australia offers income support for workers hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

10/3/2025 13:06

The Australian government said on Monday it would activate financial support for workers who lost income due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused widespread flooding, power outages and property damage across the east coast.



The storm hit land north of Brisbane, Australia's third-most populous city, late on Saturday after being downgraded to a tropical low, pummeling the states of Queensland and New South Wales.



One man has died and 12 soldiers deployed for assistance were injured after their vehicles crashed in wet conditions, authorities said.



Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said workers whose income drops below the country's average weekly wage would be eligible to apply for up to 13 weeks of financial support from Tuesday.