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Eumundi Voice - Issue 98, 25 July 2024
COMMUNITY
New concessions
As a result of the 2024 Federal and Qld government budgets, new concessions will flow to households in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The Federal Government will provide $300 cost-of-living rebates to all households, without means-testing, that apply directly to electricity bills from 1 July. In addition, the Qld Government announced a $1,000 energy rebate for households, to appear on electricity bills from 1 July. If you have received an electricity bill since 1 July, you will most likely be in credit as both rebates kick-in. Both amounts are in addition to the $372.20/yr rebate available to Qld seniors and pensioners from electricity providers.
The Qld Government also announced a 20% reduction in the cost of car registrations for twelve months from 16 September to help relieve cost-of-living pressures. The reduction will apply to the registration fee and traffic improvement fee but not to the Compulsory Third Party insurance component. This reduction is in addition to any existing concessions you may receive as a pensioner or senior.
Don’t worry if you have just paid for your registration, the discount will be in place for 12 months. Your discount will apply to your next renewal payment from 16 September.
The Qld Government also announced a 20% reduction in the cost of car registrations for twelve months from 16 September to help relieve cost-of-living pressures. The reduction will apply to the registration fee and traffic improvement fee but not to the Compulsory Third Party insurance component. This reduction is in addition to any existing concessions you may receive as a pensioner or senior.
