16 June 2026

State Government concession cards as at 1 June 2026

State

Age where main seniors card can start 

Work limit (approx.)

Main state benefits unlocked at that age

NSW

60+ for NSW Seniors Card (if working ≤20 hrs/week) or Senior Savers Card (no work limit).      Seniors Card: ≤20 hrs/week on average; Senior Savers: no limit.  Gold Opal concession fares on public transport (Seniors Card), business discounts, some state/ local concessions that recognise the card.

VIC

60+ for Victorian Seniors Card; Seniors Business Discount Card if you work too many hours.  

Seniors Card: generally <35 hrs/week; Business Discount Card if ≥35 hrs/week. 

Concession public transport, free or discounted off peak and weekend travel, Seniors Myki, business discounts, no recreational fishing licence requirement, festival/event discounts.

QLD

Seniors Card and Seniors Card+ apply usually from 65, but 60–64 years working <35 hrs/week can qualify; Seniors Business Discount Card also available.    <35 hrs/week for main Seniors Card streams.   Concession public transport and rail, electricity and gas rebates, concessional rego, free public dental care, medical aids subsidies, fishing permit discount, business discounts.