Tweed drivers will be able to claim a $100 registration rebate under a NSW Nationals and Liberals Government, Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said today.
Under the plan, individuals will be able to claim a $100 rebate on the registration of a private-use vehicle, with drivers eligible for a rebate on up to two private vehicles. The rebate will be available for 2027 vehicle registrations.
Mr Provest said Tweed families had been calling out for practical support to help manage everyday expenses.
“Our registration rebate is practical cost of living relief,” Mr Provest said.
“In regional areas like the Tweed, many residents have to rely on private vehicles to get around and the cost of car registration is an unavoidable and significant hit to the hip pocket.
“Everyday living costs continue to rise, yet the NSW Minns Labor Government has offered very little by way of cost-of-living relief to NSW residents.
“In fact the NSW Labor Government axed financial help such as the Regional Seniors Travel Card, the Regional Apprenticeship and University Student Travel Card, Back to School vouchers and significantly reduced the number of families eligible for Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers.
“The NSW Nationals and Liberals understand the financial strain people in NSW are experiencing, particularly with recent rate increases and fuel price fluctuations.
“That’s why we will introduce this rego rebate and bring back the Regional Seniors Travel Card.”
Leader of the Opposition Kellie Sloane said a stronger NSW starts with helping families get ahead and stay ahead.
“Families don’t expect government to solve every problem, but they do expect it not to make life harder,” Mrs Sloane said.
“Our registration rebate is practical cost of living relief. Combined with our Fuel Price Guarantee and the restoration of the Regional Seniors Travel Card, it shows the NSW Liberals and Nationals have a clear plan to support families and ease pressure on household budgets.”
Shadow Minister for Roads Mark Coure said drivers had been hit with a stealth tax under the Minns Labor Government.
“On Treasury’s own forecasts, drivers could be paying almost $100 more each year in registration charges by 2028 compared to when Labor came to office.”
“Drivers are being treated as a revenue source for this Government. We believe that money should stay in the pockets of the people who earned it.”