An estimated 270,000 Queenslanders missing out on $1072 power bill rebate

All Queensland households obtained a $550 rebate on their electrical energy payments on this 12 months’s state price range.

For susceptible households, this will increase to $700, along with the present $372 rebate below the Queensland Electricity Rebate Scheme.

But there are an estimated 270,000 eligible Queenslanders who haven’t taken up the rebate.

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni urged individuals to verify on their family and friends to see if they’ve taken up the provide.

“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 mentioned in an announcement.

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

The authorities estimated these at present lacking out embrace:

• 70,164 in Brisbane and surrounds
• 13,593 in Cairns
• 12,483 in Central Queensland
• 34,270 on the Gold Coast
• 24,078 in Moreton Bay
• 21,962 on the Sunshine Coast
• 12,588 in Townsville
• 17,591 in Wide Bay