WA Fuel Support Payment — $100 for every driver's licence holder
This page is a direct rule-based guide for AU_WA_FUEL_SUPPORT_PAYMENT (rule version 2026-27). It explains the WA Fuel Support Payment — a new one-off $100 for every Western Australian driver's licence holder, introduced in the 2026-27 State Budget to help with the cost of fuel.
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Quick Answer
You may qualify when you live in Western Australia and hold a current WA driver's licence. There is no income test.
It pays a one-off $100. In the questionnaire it is reached when state = WA and holds_drivers_licence = true.
Outcome summary: a single $100 payment per licence holder, applied automatically, to offset the cost of fuel through 2026-27.
What Is This Payment?
The Fuel Support Payment is a Western Australian Government cost-of-living measure announced in the 2026-27 State Budget ($198 million). It gives every WA driver's licence holder a one-off $100 to help with the cost of fuel, regardless of household income.
The rule database tags it as a Group A benefit with monetary_primary as its result role, paying a fixed amount once per licence holder. It is paid automatically — there is no separate claim — and applies for the 2026-27 financial year.
How Much Can You Get?
The amount block is fixed at $100, paid once per eligible licence holder.
- $100 one-off per WA driver's licence holder.
- No income or means test — every licence holder qualifies.
- Automatic — applied for the 2026-27 year with no separate application.
Eligibility Conditions
The eligibility block is an all set, so every condition must pass.
- Western Australian resident:
state = WA. - Holds a WA driver's licence:
holds_drivers_licence = true.
There is no means test — the payment is universal across WA licence holders, so it reaches drivers regardless of income, concession-card status or vehicle type.
Because it is a flat per-licence-holder payment, a two-driver household with two WA licences receives $100 each.
How To Apply
The channel is automatic — there is no separate application for the Fuel Support Payment.
- Keep your WA driver's licence details current with the Department of Transport so the payment reaches you.
- Watch the WA State Budget household-assistance page for the payment timing and any one-off claim window the Government sets.
Rule-Based Scenarios
Scenario 1: a single licence holder
A Perth resident with a current WA driver's licence receives a one-off $100, regardless of income or whether they own a car.
Scenario 2: a two-driver household
A couple who both hold WA licences receive $100 each — $200 in total — because the payment is per licence holder, not per household.
Scenario 3: a non-driver
An adult who does not hold a WA driver's licence does not receive this payment; it is tied to licence holding, not residency alone.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming it is income-tested. It is not — every WA driver's licence holder qualifies regardless of income.
- Thinking you must own a car. You do not. The payment is tied to holding a WA driver's licence, not to vehicle ownership.
- Expecting it to repeat. It is a one-off payment for 2026-27, not an ongoing rebate.
Related Benefits
- Driver's Licence Concession — reduced licence fees for concession-card holders.
- Vehicle Registration Concession — up to 50% off WA rego for eligible cardholders.
- Energy Assistance Payment — annual energy bill credit for concession-card holders.
- Seniors Cost of Living Rebate — annual payment for WA Seniors Card holders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the WA Fuel Support Payment?
It is a one-off $100 for every Western Australian driver's licence holder, introduced in the 2026-27 State Budget.
Is there an income test?
No. Every WA driver's licence holder is eligible regardless of household income.
Do I need to own a car?
No. The payment is tied to holding a WA driver's licence, not to owning or registering a vehicle.
Do I need to apply?
No. It is paid automatically — keep your licence details current with the Department of Transport.
My partner and I both have licences — do we both get it?
Yes. The payment is $100 per licence holder, so each of you receives $100.
Is it an ongoing payment?
No. It is a one-off measure for the 2026-27 financial year.
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