Victorian motorists will be able to claim back 20 per cent of their car registration fees as part of a cost-of-living measure announced by the state government. From June 1, eligible vehicle owners can apply for a rebate on registration fees paid for the 2025/26 year through the Service Victoria website.
Registration for a single car currently costs $930.70 per year, meaning drivers will receive $186 back per vehicle. Victorians can claim for up to two cars in their name, but the rebate is only available until July 31.
The rebate follows the government's announcement of public transport discounts across the state, with free public transport until the end of May and half-price fares for the rest of the year. Premier Jacinta Allan said the measures aim to provide relief amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
The car registration rebate is expected to cost the government about $750 million in foregone revenue. Ms Allan said the blow to the state's coffers would be accounted for in the upcoming budget, describing it as a one-off cost-of-living measure while delivering a surplus.
The opposition has criticized the rollout, with spokesperson James Newbury saying the short eligibility period and need to apply would mean many Victorians miss out. St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria chief executive Charlie Spendlove welcomed the temporary relief but called for long-term solutions, including affordable housing.
