Energy Bill Relief Fund
The Energy Bill Relief Fund provided electricity bill relief to eligible Australian households and small businesses. Energy bill relief was first provided under the Energy Bill Relief Fund in the 2023-24 financial year, with extensions through to the end of 2025. Energy Bill Relief Fund payments ceased on 31 December 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Energy Bill Relief Fund?
The Australian Government in partnership with the state and territory governments is providing electricity bill relief to eligible households and small business through the Energy Bill Relief Fund.
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Who was eligible to receive the relief payment?
Eligibility for bill relief from the Energy Bill Relief Fund varied between the 2023-24 financial year and the 2024-25 financial year and the 2025 extension.
In 2024-25 and for the 2025 extension, all Australian households with an active electricity account were eligible, as were small businesses in the ACT and NSW with an active electricity account, consuming less than 100MWh of electricity per year and not operating from a residential address.
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How much bill relief was provided?
The amount of bill relief varied across the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years and the 2025 extension.
In 2024-25, households received a $300 annual rebate, which was applied to electricity bills in four quarterly instalments of $75. Eligible small businesses received a $325 annual rebate, applied to electricity bills in four quarterly instalments of $81.25.
The 2025 extension was $150 from July to December 2025 and was applied in two quarterly instalments of $75.
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Is this relief payment in addition to other existing concession schemes?
Yes. Bill relief through the Energy Bill Relief Fund is in addition to existing concessions and rebates available in the ACT and NSW.
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When did the payments appear on my bill?
In 2024-25, the Energy Bill Relief Fund bill relief credit appeared on electricity bills after each relevant census date.
Quarter 1: 31 July 2024
Quarter 2: 1 October 2024
Quarter 3: 1 January 2025
Quarter 4: 1 April 2025The 2025 extension bill relief credit appeared on electricity bills after each relevant census date.
Quarter 1: 31 July 2025
Quarter 2: 1 October 2025 -
Where can I find more information?
For more information about the Energy Bill Relief Fund, you can visit www.energy.gov.au/energy-bill-relief-fund.
