Kellie Sloane
Leader of the Opposition
NSW Liberal Leader
Mark Coure
Shadow Minister for Roads
A Liberal and Nationals Government will deliver a $100 registration rebate for NSW drivers as part of a broader plan to ease the cost of living and reduce the cost of driving.
Under our plan, individuals will be able to claim a $100 rebate on the registration of a private-use vehicle, with drivers eligible to a rebate on up to two private vehicles. The rebate will be available for 2027 vehicle registrations.
Leader of the Opposition Kellie Sloane said families across New South Wales were being squeezed from every direction and deserved practical support.
"Families are working harder than ever but too many are going backwards," Ms Sloane said.
"Every bill is going up, every trip to the supermarket costs more, and getting behind the wheel is becoming more expensive under Labor."
"This $100 registration rebate will put money back into the pockets of families and help ease the pressure on household budgets."
"The NSW Liberals and Nationals have a plan to support drivers. We have already announced our Fuel Price Guarantee, which will require fuel retailers to publicly report and lock in their maximum daily fuel prices, giving drivers greater transparency and confidence before they fill up."
"Whether it is the cost of fuel or the cost of registration, we are focused on practical measures that make life easier for families."
Shadow Minister for Roads Mark Coure said drivers had been hit with a stealth tax under the Minns Labor Government.
"Since Labor came to office, annual registration charges for the most common private vehicle weight bracket have increased from $400 to $462, an increase of more than 15 per cent," Mr Coure said.
"Motor vehicle tax revenue is forecast to grow from $3 billion to more than $4 billion by 2028-29, an increase of almost 36 per cent."
"On Treasury's own forecasts, drivers could be paying almost $100 more each year in registration charges by 2028 compared to when Labor came to office."
"Drivers are being treated as a revenue source for this Government. We believe that money should stay in the pockets of the people who earned it."
Ms Sloane said a stronger NSW starts with helping families get ahead and stay ahead.
"Families don't expect government to solve every problem, but they do expect it not to make life harder."
"Our registration rebate is practical cost of living relief. Combined with our Fuel Price Guarantee and the restoration of the Regional Seniors Travel Card, it shows the NSW Liberals and Nationals have a clear plan to support families and ease pressure on household budgets."
