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Government > Seniors Card > Transport Concessions

Transport Concessions

Nation-wide Seniors Transport Concession

Launched in January 2010 and now fully operational, the National Seniors Transport scheme provides seniors card holders with concessions on transport throughout Australia. Previously unavailable outside your home state, now your Seniors Card can be used to purchase concession tickets on public transport throughout Australia with ...

How do I get a new Concession Card?

Q. How do I get a new Concession Card? I have just noticed that my Concession Card is due to expire in two months time. Who should I contact to get a new one? A. A replacement Concession Card ...

International transport discounts

Saving money shouldn’t stop as you leave the country. Those who enjoy a Seniors card in Australia might also like to purchase and use cards in the USA and Canada and enjoy the benefits and continue being thrifty even when on that once in a lifetime overseas overseas holiday. ...

Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

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Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

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Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

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