How retirees will save

In 2024-25, a retired Sunshine Coast couple with no dependents, both on the pension with Queensland Seniors Cards, can now save more than $4,100.

$1,300 Cost of Living Rebate (this consists of an upfront $1,000 Cost of Living Rebate from the Queensland Government and a $300 rebate paid in quarterly instalments from the Australian Government).
$120 South East Queensland water subsidy.
$200 for council rates.
$89 for reticulated natural gas.
Free dental care with an average benefit of $830 each under the Oral Health Scheme.
$49 registration fee concession on a private use, 4-cylinder car (including TIF, excluding CTP), in addition to existing 50 per cent pensioner discount.
50 cent public transport fares for 6 months. If one of them makes 3 return bus journeys around the Sunshine Coast each week using their seniors go card, this cost will go from $10.44 to $3 per week saving $178.56 over 6 months.