Eligible Queenslanders no longer have to pay for a disability parking permit, easing cost-of-living pressures for more than 3,000 new applicants each month.
Later this year, eligible individuals and families will also be able to hold up to three permits at no cost.
There are approximately 245,000 disability parking permits in Queensland, held by 225,000 individuals and 1,500 organisations.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg said the Queensland Government was committed to easing cost-of-living pressures for families and Queensland’s most vulnerable.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering cost of living measures and reforms to better reflect the real-world needs of Queenslanders, especially those living with disability,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“More than 3,000 individuals and families apply for disability permits each month – that’s $19.75 saved when applying for a permit – adding up to nearly $60,000 in savings for Queenslanders. Thousands more will benefit from being able to hold up to three permits.
“Parents understand how challenging it can be to keep track of school essentials like hats, let alone a disability parking permit.
“This change ensures that families no longer need to transfer disability parking permits between cars when managing school pick-ups.
“The Crisafulli Government has made this change so families and carers have one less worry.”
Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services, Amanda Camm said the small change would make a big difference.
“We have heard from the sector and from people living with disabilities about the impost this cost was placing on them, and we have acted,” Ms Camm said.
“If by making this change, we make the lives of those living with a disability and their family’s lives slightly easier, then it is a decision the Crisafulli Government is proud to make.
“I am committed in my role as the Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services to continue conversations with Queenslanders and the sector about making changes that are in the best interest of our communities.”
