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New website makes saving money easier

A new website launched today will help Queenslanders make every dollar count.

Community Services Minster Karen Struthers said the new Every Dollar Counts website would help Queenslanders access rebates and concessions on offer throughout the state.

"The website is a one stop shop for Queensland Government and Federal Government concessions, making it even easier for people to get the cost of living subsidies they're eligible for," Ms Struthers said.

"We already have one of the broadest range of concessions, rebates, and discounts in Australia but that's only half the job.

"This website will help people know what help is available so they can access it."

Every Dollar Counts brings together information about a number of concessions, including:

• The increased electricity rebate up from $190.85 to $216.21 each year to help pensioners and seniors meet the costs of essential household expenses
• New electricity concession of $216.21 each year for low income Queenslanders who have Multiple Sclerosis, or other chronic medical conditions significantly affected by changes in temperature
• Increased electricity life support concession from $388.65 to $440.30 each year for an oxygen concentrator; and $260.26 to $294.85 each year for a kidney dialysis machine
• Increased reticulated natural gas rebate from $59.42 to $61.21.

Ms Struthers said the Bligh Government provided more than $1.3 billion in concessions to Queenslanders.

"This is in stark contrast to the approach of the LNP when it comes to helping people who are doing it tough," she said.

"The LNP has committed to using the conservative government in WA as a role model and implementing a 3% efficiency.

"Look at what's happened in WA as a result. $17 million has been stripped from concessions for seniors and pensioners."

Go to www.qld.gov.au/everydollarcounts or phone 13 13 04 to find out what concessions you may be eligible for.

Media contact: Minister's office 3235 4286