- $20.3 million increase to the Regional Pensioner Travel Card (currently known as the Country Age Pension Fuel Card) in 2024-25 State Budget
- $100 increase in the card value to $675 per year for eligible pensioners from 1 July 2024
- Cook Government’s responsible financial management delivering continued cost of living support for Western Australians
The Cook Labor Government has today announced an important cost of living relief measure for pensioners in regional Western Australia, with a $20.3 million funding increase for the Regional Pensioner Travel Card in the 2024-25 State Budget.
This will see the card’s value increase by $100 to $675 per year from July 1 2024, offering more transport support for eligible pensioners in the regions.
The card, currently known as the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, is available for eligible pensioners towards the cost of fuel and/or taxi travel from participating providers.
To be eligible you must be receiving a Centrelink Age Pension, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension,or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Service Pension, Social Security Age Pension or Income Support Supplement and be living in an eligible regional location.
The increase builds on the Cook Government’s commitment to providing cost of living relief for all Western Australians, including the regional airfare zone cap scheme, electricity credits, the free summer of public transport, free student travel for school children, and the WA Student Assistance Payment.
