Rebate finder

Rebates and concessions in Queensland

8 programs open to households in Queensland, including Australia-wide programs. Each links to the official source, which has the final say on eligibility.

Solar & batteries

FederalSolar & batteries

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Around 30% off installed cost

A national discount on home and small business batteries, delivered through certificates under the small-scale renewable energy scheme. From 1 May 2026 the support tapers for capacity above 14 kWh and steps down every six months until 2030.

Battery of 5 kWh to 100 kWh connected to a new or existing solar PV system
Battery must be Clean Energy Council approved
Installer must be accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia

Clean Energy Regulator (funded by DCCEEW) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

FederalSolar & batteries

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STCs)

Varies by system size and location

Rooftop solar, solar hot water, heat pumps and batteries earn small-scale technology certificates (STCs) that are usually converted into an upfront discount on the system. The scheme winds down each year and finishes in 2030.

Install an eligible small-scale renewable energy system
Use approved products and accredited designers/installers
Open to homeowners and small businesses

Clean Energy Regulator · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Concessions

FederalConcessions

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Varies

A concession card for older Australians who don't get the Age Pension, giving cheaper prescriptions and health care and unlocking many state and retailer discounts.

Age Pension age or older
Not receiving an income support payment from Centrelink or DVA
Meet the income test and residence rules

Services Australia · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Energy bills

QLDEnergy bills

Queensland Electricity Rebate

$399.47 a year

A yearly rebate on home electricity bills for Queensland pensioners, seniors, veterans and Health Care Card holders. Eligible households can also get a separate rebate on reticulated gas.

Electricity account holder at your principal place of residence
Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Queensland Seniors Card or DVA Gold Card
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are not eligible
One rebate per household

Queensland Government · checked 4 Oct

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QLDEnergy bills

Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme

$522.09 a year

A yearly payment for people with chronic medical conditions made worse by temperature changes who need air-conditioning or heating at home.

Qualifying medical condition certified by a specialist
Applicant or guardian holds a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
Home has an air-conditioner or heater; re-apply every two years

Queensland Government · checked 4 Oct

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QLDEnergy bills

Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme

Up to $720 every 2 years

One-off help with electricity or gas bills for Queensland households facing an emergency or short-term financial crisis in the past 12 months.

Concession card holder, low income, or on your energy retailer's hardship program or payment plan
Recent big drop in household income or unexpected essential costs
Responsible for paying the overdue bill

Queensland Government · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Transport

QLDTransport

50 cent public transport fares

50c per trip

Every trip on the Translink network across Queensland costs a flat 50 cents, whatever the distance or zone. It applies to go card, bank card and paper tickets, but not Airtrain.

Anyone travelling on Translink services
Includes SEQ and regional Translink bus networks
Airtrain is excluded

Translink (Queensland Government) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Kids & activities

QLDKids & activities

Play On! Sports Vouchers

Up to $200 per child

A voucher of up to $200 per child each financial year towards club membership, registration or participation fees. It can't be used for equipment or uniforms.

Queensland resident child aged 5 to 17
Child has a Medicare card (concession card holders also eligible)
One voucher per child per financial year

Queensland Government · closes 18 Dec 2026 · checked 4 Oct

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Other states

New South Wales Victoria Western Australia South Australia Tasmania ACT Northern Territory

Important information

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