A 30% reduction on local government rates and charges (capped at a maximum amount each year) is available to a pensioner who on 1 July each year holds one of the following:

  • Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card
  • Services Australia Health Care Card (but not a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card)
  • DVA Veteran Gold Card – printed TPI or War Widow) in accordance with the Local Government (Rates and Charges Remissions) Regulations 2014
  • resides at the property as their principal place of residence, and
  • is legally responsible to the council for the rates of the property.

For more information:

Contact your relevant local council.