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Tasmania Concessions Guide
State concessions for pensioners and concession card holders in Tasmania
Tasmania offers a range of concessions to help pensioners and low-income residents with essential living costs. The Tasmanian Government maintains a comprehensive Concessions website where you can search by card type or category. This guide covers the main concessions most relevant to retirees.
1. Electricity Concessions
- BenefitDaily discount on electricity usage (rate set by Tasmanian Government)
- How it worksApplied as a credit on your Aurora Energy or other retailer bill
- RequirementElectricity account in cardholder's name at principal residence
- How to applyContact your electricity retailer with your concession card details
- BenefitAnnual payment to help with heating costs (wood, oil, gas, electricity)
- EligibilityMeans-tested — service pensioners and age pensioners at maximum rate
- RecurringOnce approved, you don't need to re-apply each year
- ContactDepartment of Communities Tasmania: 1800 300 068
ℹ️ Federal Energy Bill Relief
The Australian Government Energy Bill Relief Fund provides energy bill credits to all Tasmanian households in 2025–26 — no concession card required. This is applied automatically to your electricity bill.
2. Water and Sewerage
- Benefit (2025–26)Annual rebate on water and sewerage charges (split equally between water and sewerage components)
- RequirementLegally responsible for TasWater account at principal residence
- TipApply at start of financial year (1 July) to get the full amount
- How to applyContact TasWater — they verify eligibility with Services Australia
3. Council Rates
- Benefit30% reduction on council rates (or the prescribed maximum, whichever is less) and charges (capped at a maximum each year)
- EligibilityCard granted on or before 1 July of the relevant financial year
- RequirementProperty must be your principal place of residence
- DeadlineApply in person at your local council before 31 March
- Retrospective claimsLimited to one financial year — lodged before 31 March of the following year
⚠️ CSHC Not Eligible for Rates
The council rates remission in Tasmania is not available to Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders. Only PCC, HCC and DVA Gold Card holders (endorsed TPI or War Widow/Widower) are eligible.
4. Public Transport
- PCC/HCC50% off full fare, plus extra discount with Greencard smartcard
- DVA TPI/EDA Gold CardFree travel on Metro Tasmania services
- CoversMetro buses, River Derwent ferry, Area Connect services
- RequirementRegister with a Metro Tasmania Greencard for smartcard discount
- BenefitPensioner passenger fare (subject to availability)
- ContactSpirit of Tasmania: 1800 634 906
- Benefit50% rebate on cost of one return trip to mainland Tasmania per financial year
- EligibilityAge pensioners living on Bass Strait islands
5. Motor Vehicle Registration
- DiscountFlat dollar discount on registration fees (indexed annually)
- CoversRegistration fees, road safety levy and fire levies
- LimitOne vehicle of each type (one car, one motorcycle, one trailer/caravan)
- MAIBSeparate flat discount on compulsory third party (MAIB) insurance premium
- RequirementVehicle registered in cardholder's name
6. Other Tasmanian Concessions
Additional concessions available in Tasmania:
- National Parks passes — 20% discount for concession card holders; discounted Seniors passes available
- Spectacles assistance — subsidised glasses through approved providers
- Life support concession — daily discount for those using approved life support systems at home
- Medical cooling/heating concession — for those with medical conditions requiring temperature management
- Pensioner stamp duty concession — for pensioners downsizing to a new home (conditions apply)
- Adult education — concession fees at Libraries Tasmania adult education courses
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Last reviewed: February 2026