Albanese govt recognises October 7 as overseas terrorist attack after over 100 days

The Albanese government has formally recognised the October 7 Hamas assault as an overseas terrorist attack. It is more than 100 days since the attack in Southern Israel occurred. The designation has triggered the Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment. Australian residents who are harmed, or whose close family member is killed, as a result of an overseas terrorist act, are eligible for the one-off payment of $75,000 in financial assistance. The Opposition last month accused the government of dragging its feet on the issue, which is said was delaying much-needed financial help for those Australians impacted by the October 7 attacks.