Thousands eligible for rebate

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Cairns Region

AS many as 13,600 Cairns residents could be missing out on a $1072 electricity bonus.

The Palaszczuk government is urging Queenslanders to check with friends and family to see if they are one of the estimated 270,000 Queenslanders who could be missing out on additional cost-of-living assistance.

Queenslanders with a seniors, veterans or concession card are being urged to contact their electricity provider to ensure any eligible rebates are applied to their account.

Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Minister Mick de Brenni said the Palaszczuk government was proud of the support “we are providing to vulnerable households, and we don’t want anyone who was eligible to miss out”.

“If your Mum, Dad, grandparent, neighbour or friend could be eligible, check in to see if they are aware of what they could be claiming,” he said.

“It’s as simple as calling your energy provider and registering your seniors, veterans or concessions card to your account.

“Our government set aside $1.483 billion for extra electricity bill support in this budget, to help households and small businesses facing cost-of-living pressures.

I encourage every household to check if they’re eligible and, if they are, to apply for the Queensland Electricity Rebate”