More help for Queensland pensioners
New concessions for Queensland pensioners came into effect on 1 July. Community Services Minister, Karen Struthers, said the 2010-2011 state budget included two key increases in concessions which would make life easier for pensioners.
“Queensland is on the road to recovery but people on fixed incomes can feel the pinch more than others,” Ms Struthers said.
“That’s why we’ve made an effort to relieve some of the pressure on pensioners.”
Eligible pensioners will now be able to access increased rebates on their power bills.
“We’d already increased the maximum amount to $190 a year and now it’s up to $216 a year.
“We’re also increasing the maximum amount eligible south-east Queensland pensioners on the water grid can access through the water subsidy rebate from $70 to $100.
“This is on top of the $180 offered to eligible pensioners as a rates rebate.”
Ms Struthers said Queensland pensioners and seniors would have continued access to a range of other concessions, discounts and rebates which included half price travel on trains, buses and ferries, half price car registrations, reduced taxi fares for people with a disability and free ambulance cover.
To find our more visit http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au or phone 13 13 04.
