- Claims for the $100 Fuel Support Payment open 1 July
- Eligible WA driver's licence holders encouraged to download and set up ServiceWA app now to ensure they are ready to claim when applications open
- Part of the Cook Labor Government's priority to support Western Australians with cost-of-living pressures
With just two weeks until claims open for the Cook Labor Government's $100 Fuel Support Payment, eligible Western Australians are encouraged to download and set up the ServiceWA app ahead of 1 July.
The one-off payment is available to around 2.3 million valid driver's licence holders, including learner, provisional, and extraordinary licence holders to help with fuel costs.
Western Australians also have the option to donate their Fuel Support Payment to support vulnerable people across the community, choosing from three categories: food and emergency relief, children's charities, and community support. Donations will be shared equally among five participating charities within their chosen category.
The Fuel Support Payment forms part of the Cook Labor Government's commitment to supporting Western Australians with cost-of-living relief, with more than $1 billion in cost-of-living measures delivered through the 2026-27 State Budget, while continuing to build safe and inclusive communities.
As of 15 June, the ServiceWA app has recorded over 1.3 million users, with more than 1 million actively using Digital Identity to access services.People are encouraged to allow notifications from the app to ensure they receive important updates, including when the fuel payment is available to claim.
Preparing ahead of time will ensure driver's licence holders are ready to claim their $100 Fuel Support Payment from 1 July and avoid any last-minute delays when applications open.
The fastest and most convenient way to claim your payment is through the ServiceWA app. Claims can also be lodged via eforms and paper forms from 1 July 2026, however processing may take up to six weeks.
Further details can be found at: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/servicewa/servicewa-app/servicewa-app-fuel-support-payment
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Amid the uncertain global outlook, my government is committed to providing cost-of-living relief through $1 billion of support which is putting money back into the pockets of Western Australians.
"Our $100 Fuel Support Payment is a recognition of the impact of global conflicts on Western Australians.
"I encourage all eligible WA drivers licence holders to get ready for the July 1 launch date by downloading the ServiceWA app so they are ready to go."
As stated by Treasurer and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"This is for the tradies who rely on their utes for work, the parents driving kids to sport, and the grandparents helping with school pick-ups.
"We know household budgets are under pressure, and that's why the Cook Labor Government is delivering more than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief across WA.
"For those who are in a position to do so, there will also be the option to donate their payment through the ServiceWA app to support food relief, children's charities, or community support services."
As stated by Minister Assisting the Transport Minister Jessica Stojkovski:
"With just a fortnight until claims open, I encourage eligible Western Australians to download and set up the ServiceWA app now so they're ready to claim their $100 Fuel Support Payment from 1 July.
"For those who choose, the ServiceWA app will also provide an opportunity to donate their payment to support vulnerable Western Australians a part of our commitment to building safe and inclusive communities."
