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Energy Bill Relief Fund
A federal government program providing direct energy bill relief to eligible households and small businesses through credits applied to electricity accounts — delivered in partnership with state and territory governments.
Indicative amount
$300 all households (2024–25); additional state top-ups
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
$300 for all Australian households in 2024–25 (applied automatically as a credit to electricity bills in quarterly instalments). Additional state-specific top-ups available for concession card holders.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: cost of living
How to apply
1. No application required — credits are applied automatically to eligible electricity accounts by your electricity retailer. 2. If you believe you are eligible but haven't received the credit, contact your retailer or the energy ombudsman.
You will be taken to www.energy.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026