- Home
- DIY Resources
- Centrelink Entitlements Made Simple
- State & Territory Concessions
- Queensland Concessions Guide
π΄ Queensland Concessions Guide
State concessions for health care card holders in Queensland
This guide covers the main concessions available to Pensioner Concession Card (PCC), Health Care Card (HCC), and DVA card holders in Queensland. Each concession has its own eligibility rules and caps.
1. Motor Vehicle Registration
- Discount50% off registration
- Applies toRegistration fee and Traffic Improvement Fee
- LimitOne vehicle per card holder
2. Energy Concessions
- BenefitFixed annual rebate (indexed)
- How to applyRegister your card with your electricity retailer
- BenefitFixed annual rebate (indexed)
- NoteFor mains (reticulated) gas connections only
- How to applyRegister your card with your gas retailer
βΉοΈ Additional Energy Rebates
Queensland also offers:
- Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession - for those with medical conditions requiring temperature regulation
- Life Support Rebate - for those using life support equipment at home
3. Water
- BenefitVaries by local council/water authority
- TypeTypically percentage or fixed rebate
- How to applyContact your council or water authority
4. Council Rates
- BenefitUsually a fixed annual rebate
- NoteNot uniform across QLD - check your local council
- How to applyContact your local council
β οΈ Council Rates Vary
Unlike Victoria which mandates council rate concessions, Queensland councils set their own policies. Always check directly with your local council for available rebates.
5. Public Transport
- Discount50% off TransLink fares
- CoversBuses, trains, and ferries
- RequirementConcession go card
6. Ambulance
- BenefitFree Queensland Ambulance Service
- CoverageCovers all Queensland residents
- EligibilityNot means-tested - PCC not required
β Queensland Ambulance Benefit
Unlike other states, Queensland provides free ambulance cover to all residents through the Community Ambulance Cover levy (included in electricity bills). This applies regardless of whether you hold a concession card.
7. Other Queensland Concessions
Additional concessions may be available for eligible cardholders:
- Driver licence fee discounts
- Discounts on camping permits
- Discounts at state facilities
Some concessions are administered through Smart Service Queensland.
More Information
For details on health care card types, see our guides.
Accuracy Note: Whilst every effort has been made to provide current and accurate information, I am only one person and there's a very good chance that I'll miss something. If you spot a factual error, or if a calculator breaks or gives incorrect answers, I'd be really grateful if you could let me know via the Contact Us page so I can fix it ASAP.
It would speed up the correction process enormously if you could cite for me the title of the page where you find the error and describe what the error is. Thanks heaps for your support in keeping this valuable resource up to date for everyone's benefit.
Last reviewed: January 2026