20% reduction in registration costs
On this page:
- Vehicles eligible for the 20% reduction
- Vehicles not eligible for the reduction
- When the 20% reduction starts
- How we apply the 20% reduction
- Which fees does the reduction apply to?
- What about the registration freeze?
- Where can I go for more information?
Vehicles eligible for the 20% reduction
The reduction applies to new registrations and renewals for eligible vehicles that expire in the 12 month period between 16 September 2024 and 15 September 2025.
Every payment you make during the 12-month period will be eligible for the reduction—it doesn’t matter whether your registration term is 1, 3, 6 or 12 months.
The 20% reduction applies to:
- light vehicles*, including cars, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles and trailers
- all motorised caravans and motorhomes
(no weight limits) - all special interest and farm plate vehicles
- conditionally registered vehicles
- dealer plate registration fees
- all vehicle purposes of use for light vehicles – such as private, commercial, dealer, taxi.
*Vehicles that weigh under 4.5 tonnes
Have more than 1 vehicle?
All eligible vehicle registrations in your name will receive the reduction.
Does your vehicle already have a concession?
Eligible vehicles will still receive a discount on their vehicle’s registration. First, we take the standard registration fee and traffic improvement fee (TIF) and reduce it by 20%. Then, we apply the relevant concession to the new discounted standard registration fee component. Note: concessions don’t apply to the TIF.
Example: Jane has a Queensland Pension Concession Card issued after 1 July 1994 and owns a 4-cylinder Toyota Corolla. Typically this vehicle incurs a standard registration fee and TIF of $423.50 for a 12-month term.
However, she is eligible for a series of discounts. Firstly, a 20% discount is applied to the registration fee and TIF. Following this, Jane's pensioner concession is applied, which further lowers the registration fee component by 50% to $144.25 for a 12-month period. With the registration fee and TIF, this reduces the combined fee to $194.55.
The total cost of Jane's vehicle registration, including the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance premium, is $564.15. Please note that CTP insurance premium is not subject to any discounts from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Vehicles not eligible for the reduction
The reduction does not apply to:
- heavy vehicles that weigh over 4.5 tonnes*
(go to the National Transport Commission for more information on heavy vehicle registration fees) - recreational and commercial boats.
*Vehicle weight is either gross vehicle mass (GVM) or aggregated trailer mass (ATM).
When the 20% reduction starts
The 20% reduction applies for registrations that expire between 16 September 2024 and 15 September 2025.
Every payment you make during the 12 month period will be eligible for the reduction—it doesn’t matter whether your registration term is 1, 3, 6 or 12 months.
The reduction will start appearing on renewal notices:
- from 5 August 2024 for 3, 6 and 12 month registrations
- from mid-August 2024 for 1 month registrations.
Registrations due before 16 September 2024
If your registration was due before 16 September 2024, don’t worry – you won’t miss out. The reduction will appear on your next renewal notice.
How we apply the 20% reduction
If your vehicle is eligible, the 20% reduction will be applied automatically—you don’t have to do anything. The reduction will appear on your next renewal notice.
For example, from 16 September:
If you pay your registration monthly, the 20% reduction will be applied each month (for up to 12 payments).
If you pay your registration yearly, the 20% reduction will be applied to your annual renewal.
Which fees does the reduction apply to?
Fees included in the reduction
The amount you pay for your registration renewal is made up of 3 fees—the reduction applies to 2 of the fees:
| Fee breakdown | Included in 20% reduction? |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | ✓ |
| Traffic Improvement Fee | ✓ |
| Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance premium | X |
Fees not included in the reduction
The reduction does not apply to the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) portion of your registration.
Why? The cost of CTP premiums is controlled by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission. The CTP premiums that we collect with your registration are paid to the insurer.
The 20% reduction does not apply to:
- number plate fees
- dealer plate fees
- registration transfers
- administrative charges*.
*Examples of administrative charges that aren’t included in the reduction are charges applied when cancelling a registration, surcharges applied to terms under 12 months and late payment fees. This list is not exhaustive.
What about the registration freeze?
The registration freeze is still in place and is not affected by the registration reduction. Usually, registration fees increase each year due to indexation. The freeze means that registration fees did not increase on 1 July 2024.
The 20% reduction applies in addition to the previously announced freeze.
Where can I go for more information?
Get a registration quote
You can use this online tool to see what reduction you can expect. Tip: Be sure to enter a start date after 17 September.
Need more help?
The best way to contact Transport and Main Roads is to . You can also call us on 13 23 80.