Victoria launches 20 percent car registration rebate to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Victoria launches 20 percent car registration rebate to ease cost-of-living pressures. Eligible vehicle owners can claim back $186 on annual registration fees starting June 1 through July 31. The temporary measure allows claims for up to two vehicles per person and comes as geopolitical tensions push fuel prices higher. The rebate is expected to cost the state $750 million in foregone revenue, which Premier Jacinta Allan says the government can afford as a one-off relief measure while maintaining a budget surplus. Public transport discounts also remain in effect through the year. Opposition critics argue the application requirement and short eligibility window will exclude many residents who need the support most.