- Concessions to assist
pensioners and seniors with cost-of-living pressures
- Eligible applicants save on
local government rates and charges
Western Australian
pensioners and seniors are encouraged to apply for a rebate which provides
concessions for local government rates and other services.
As part of the Pensioners
and Seniors Concessions Scheme, eligible applicants can receive concessions on
their local government rates charges, water service charges, emergency services
levy and underground electricity connection charges. Rebates of up to 50 per
cent can be made available and different caps apply, but rebates can be as high
as $750.
- Applicants
must have at least one of the following eligible concession cards:
- Pensioner
Concession Card; or
- State
Concession Card; or
- Commonwealth
Seniors Health Card together with a WA Seniors Card; or
- WA
Seniors Card.
The rates rebate
is on top of the Cook Government's Cost of Living Rebate for seniors, which
provides $104 for singles and $156 for couples. In addition, the value of the
Regional Pensioner Travel Card recently increased to $675 a year, providing
further relief for seniors living in regional Western Australia.
An applicant should register as soon as they
receive their concession card to receive the greatest possible concession. To
apply, visit https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Bill-and-account/Apply-for-a-concession or contact Water Corporation on
1300 659 951. Water Corporation will notify your local government authority of
the registration so the concession can be applied to local government rates and
charges.
More information is available by visiting https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/apply-pensioners-or-seniors-rebate or phoning Water Corporation on
1300 659 951.
Comments attributed to Acting Finance Minister John
Quigley:
"The Cook Labor
Government is committed to easing financial hardships for Western Australians
and the Pensioners and Seniors Concessions Scheme is an example of the relief
we are offering.
"We want to see as
many eligible pensioners and seniors across the State apply as we continue to
support Western Australians."
Comments attributed to Seniors and Ageing Minister Don
Punch:
"Seniors and pensioners with eligible
concession cards such as the Seniors Card should apply as these
concessions can make a big difference in easing cost-of-living pressures.
"I urge those who think they may be eligible
to apply today."
