Amount depends on your Family Tax Benefit assessment
This is NOT a universal family rebate. You must be receiving Family Tax Benefit as assessed by Services Australia.
>Must be receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or Part B
>As assessed by Services Australia (Centrelink)
>Must be the electricity account holder
1.Apply online at service.nsw.gov.au
2.Or call Service NSW on 13 77 88
3.Have your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) ready
Not everyone with children qualifies — you must be receiving Family Tax Benefit
If you also receive the Low Income Household Rebate, the Family Energy Rebate is capped at $20 per year
You need to reapply each year through Service NSW
Can be combined with the Low Income Household Rebate (but capped at $20). Can be combined with the Seniors Energy Rebate at full value.
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Upload my billWho qualifies for the Family Energy Rebate in NSW?
Families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or Part B as assessed by Services Australia (Centrelink). You must be the electricity account holder.
Is the Family Energy Rebate reduced if I get the Low Income rebate?
Yes. If you also receive the Low Income Household Rebate, the Family Energy Rebate is capped at $20 per year instead of the full $180.