Seniors rebates and concessions amongst the best in Australia
State Members for Pine Rivers and Kallangur, Carolyn Male MP and Mary-Anne O’Neill MP said that they are delivering more than ever for Queensland seniors with one of the most comprehensive rebate and concession packages available in Australia.
“Queensland has a growing number of pensioners, seniors and veterans and we know we need to do the right thing by them in these tough economic times,” Carolyn Male MP said.
“Earlier this month the Premier announced an increase to the Seniors Electricity Rebate, giving eligible claimants up to an extra $190 a year. This and other rebates will help seniors to pay their power bills and council rates, and assist them in meeting other essential expenses.”
Carolyn Male MP said the Bligh Government would deliver an extra $20 million in 2008-09 to fund concessions and rebates to Queensland pensioners, seniors and veterans including:
Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme
South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme
Electricity Rebate Scheme
Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme
Mary-Anne O’Neill MP also announced more good news for concession-holders planning to travel by train.
“Funding for the Rail Concessions Scheme delivered through Queensland Rail will increase to $36 million in 2009-10, providing discounted travel for pensioners and seniors on Citytrain’s suburban and inter-urban rail services and Traveltrain’s long distance rail services,” Mary-Anne O’Neill MP said.
“Thanks to a recent national agreement which provides $50 million over four years to the states and territories, Queensland Seniors Card holders will also have access to concession fares on public transport when they travel interstate.”
For further information about the Government’s comprehensive range of rebates and concessions, visit http://www.communities.qld.gov.au .
“Earlier this month the Premier announced an increase to the Seniors Electricity Rebate, giving eligible claimants up to an extra $190 a year. This and other rebates will help seniors to pay their power bills and council rates, and assist them in meeting other essential expenses.”
Carolyn Male MP said the Bligh Government would deliver an extra $20 million in 2008-09 to fund concessions and rebates to Queensland pensioners, seniors and veterans including:
Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme
South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme
Electricity Rebate Scheme
Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme
Mary-Anne O’Neill MP also announced more good news for concession-holders planning to travel by train.
“Funding for the Rail Concessions Scheme delivered through Queensland Rail will increase to $36 million in 2009-10, providing discounted travel for pensioners and seniors on Citytrain’s suburban and inter-urban rail services and Traveltrain’s long distance rail services,” Mary-Anne O’Neill MP said.
“Thanks to a recent national agreement which provides $50 million over four years to the states and territories, Queensland Seniors Card holders will also have access to concession fares on public transport when they travel interstate.”
For further information about the Government’s comprehensive range of rebates and concessions, visit http://www.communities.qld.gov.au .
