Do you qualify for concessions or rebates on your energy bills?
Find out if your'e eligible for concessions on your electricity and gas bills, and discover the next steps to apply.
There are a number of concessions and rebates available to reduce your energy bills.
Your account will show the amount of rebate deducted.
If you are a consumer of electricity and/or reticulated natural gas not purchased from a retail entity and reside in a residential home park or in multi-unit residential premises, you may also be eligible for a rebate, provided the proprietor of the premises participates in the rebate arrangements. Details of arrangements for such situations are available on request from the proprietor of the premises. The electricity rebate allowed will be no greater than the amount billed for electricity consumed during the period for which the electricity rebate applies.
Eligibility conditions vary and may change from time to time. Find the latest information below.
Am I eligible to receive Rebates or Concessions?
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Reside at your primary household
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are financially responsible for the payment of the bill; and
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are at risk of being disconnected and are unable to pay your debt
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hold a current concession card, or you’re on a Metered Energy payment plan. You might also be eligible if your base income is no more than the equivalent to the Commonwealth maximum income rate for part age pensioners.
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a significant increase in energy use because of unforeseen circumstances;
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a significant decrease in income, or higher expenses you haven’t been able to avoid;
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a natural or family disaster, where it’s impossible to absorb the resulting expenses;
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the cost of keeping your hourshold is more than 30% of the household income, or the cost of energy usage is more than 10% of the household income.
Are you a holder of a Pensioner Concession Card, Repatriation Health Card, or Senior’s Card?
You might be eligible for an concession or rebate to help you mange your energy account. We understand that managing energy costs can be a significant concern, and we are here to help. To support you, we have detailed the available concessions and rebates that could substantially reduce your electricity bills. Eligibility varies, and we encourage you to explore the options available to you.
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Pensioner Concession Card
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Repatriation Health Card – For All Conditions (Gold Card)
and be in receipt of one of the following payments to be eligible for the electricity and/or reticulated natural gas rebate.
War Widow
Including Widowed Mother [AMS] Pension
Special Rate T.P.I.
Including Blinded Disability Pension -
Veterans Affair TPI
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Queensland Government Seniors Card
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Health Care Card
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Australian Government ImmiCard
For more information, and to check your eligibility, visit the Queensland Government’s Electricity and Gas Rebates web page.
How to apply
