Springwood MP and Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni is encouraging vulnerable Logan City residents to check their eligibility for electricity and gas rebates.
Minister de Brenni said over $212 million was invested by the Palaszczuk Government in 2020-21 as part of Queensland’s economic recovery plan to help vulnerable Queenslanders with the cost of living.
“The government estimates that there are thousands of eligible households who are not taking advantage of the assistance,” Mr Brenni said. “This past year has been tough for everyone, so I’m urging all concession card holders including pensioners, seniors and veterans to contact their electricity retailer and see if they are eligible for our Electricity Rebate worth up to $341 per year.
“Just call your electricity retailer and have your concession card details on hand, and if you’re eligible, you’ll be able to start accessing the rebate as a credit on your account.”
Minister de Brenni said community organisations and retailers have been getting the message out there, but there are still more Queenslanders who could be getting ongoing assistance with their electricity accounts.
“Peoples’ concession card status is private information that electricity providers aren’t automatically aware of, so people need to reach out and put their hand up to receive this rebate.”
The electricity rebate, which was introduced to support pensioners, seniors, and veterans, was extended to Health Care Card holders and asylum seekers in January 2017.
As part of Queensland’s economic recovery plan, the rebate is now being provided to a range of people who need it most, including Low Income Health Care Card holders.
