Complete Guide to Energy Bill Rebates in Australia 2026
The federal Energy Bill Relief Fund ended on 31 December 2025, so the automatic $75 quarterly credits are no longer available. There is no universal federal replacement in 2026, but targeted state and territory support is still available. If you hold a concession card or receive certain government payments, you could still qualify for help. Whether you run a household or manage Business Electricity Plans , it pays to know what you can still claim this year. What Ended and What It Means For two years, most Australian households saw automatic credits appear on their electricity bills. The federal Energy Bill Relief Fund delivered up to $300 in 2024-25 and a further $150 across the first half of the 2025-26 financial year. Those payments landed as two $75 quarterly instalments and required no action from most customers. But the scheme ended on 31 December 2025, and the end date of the Australia energy bill rebate marked the close of universal federal support. From January 2026, standard...