The Family Energy Rebate helps households receiving the Family Tax Benefit to pay their electricity bills. Retail customers receive up to $180 each financial year, while embedded network customers receive up to $198 each financial year. Partial payments apply if the applicant also receives the Low Income Household Rebate.
Form of value
Rebate / payment
Indicative value
Up to $180 per financial year for retail customers, or up to $198 per financial year for embedded network customers.
Current availability
Available for eligible households.
Before you act: Applications are open until 15 June 2027.
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Be named on the electricity account
Have received the Family Tax Benefit in the previous financial year
Lodged your tax return for the previous financial year with the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Finalised your entitlement to the Family Tax Benefit payments with Centrelink
Next step
Confirm whether you are a retail or embedded network customer, ensure eligibility requirements are met, and apply online or via the downloadable application form.
You may need: Confirmation letter from Services Australia that your Family Tax Benefit has been finalised for the previous financial year, Services Australia Customer Reference Number (CRN), Electricity account details, Most recent electricity bill or invoice (for paper applications).