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BUDGET 2023-24:

Self-Funded Retirees

Score Rates Rebate

For the first time eligible self-funded retirees in Moreton Bay “That was extended in 2021 to give $250 worth of rates concession
will score a rates rebate worth $75 a year. over the financial year, which now benefits 21,700.

Mayor Peter Flannery it meant that all eligible retirees in the “So this is another way this Council is doing the right thing by
Moreton Bay region would now receive some form of financial people who’ve done the right thing their entire lives - by paying
assistance. their taxes and dues.”

“Following the Federal Budget I heard a lot of self-funded retirees Qualifying pensioners receiving the maximum rate of pension
calling into radio stations or saying online that they felt completely under Commonwealth law or in receipt of a Department of
forgotten,” Mayor Flannery said. Veteran Affairs Gold Repatriation Health Card (for all conditions/
TPI) will receive the pensioner rate concession per property of:
“I didn’t want that to be the case here.
• 50% off gross rates and charges to a maximum of $62.50 per
“Self-funded retirees are not eligible for an age pension or any quarter ($250 per annum) or;
other type of government-funded income support and often • If receiving a part-pension, $25 per quarter ($100 per annum).
they’re doing it very tough.
Eligibility can only be assessed from 1 July 2023 by completing
“Our $75 rebate is a small way Council can help eligible self-funded the Pension concession application. If you need help or are unable
retirees, because we all know every penny counts right now. to complete this application online contact Council.

“In 2020 we introduced a new $100 rates remission for part-
pensioners, which benefits 11,600 people across our region.

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