Concessions for Pensioners Concessions for people living on the age pension Individual councils decide what they are going to charge residents.
Many local councils offer pension concessions or term-payment plans on land rates.
However there are some councils that have decided not to offer any reduction in rates. Call your council to find out your entitlement. For those outside the Sydney Metropolitan area please contact your local Water Authority or council to determine fees and discounts for pensioners. Telstra also offers pensioners a further discount on their bill and connection fees. To be eligible for pension rates on your gas or electricity, you must notify your relevant company that you receive a pension.