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Fuel Tax Credits
Energy Grants Available
To be eligible to claim a grant under the energy grants credits scheme you must be undertaking an eligible activity using eligible fuel, for commercial vehicles that of "road transport"Eligibility for the energy grants credits scheme is determined by the vehicle's gross vehicle mass (GVM) and the trips it undertakes.
Eligible Vehicle Criteria
- All trips are ineligible for vehicles of less than GVM 4.5 tonnes
- All trips on roads are eligible for vehicles of GVM 20 tonnes or more
- All trips on roads are eligible for buses of at least GVM 4.5 tonnes using alternative fuel
- For vehicles of at least 4.5 tonnes GVM but less than 20 tonnes, eligible trips exclude trips transporting goods and passengers for a business from one point to another point inside that metropolitan area (view details)
- All trips by emergency vehicles (including auxiliary equipment associated with the vehicle) are eligible for vehicles of at least 4.5 tonnes
The GVM of a vehicle for the purposes of the scheme is the GVM accepted by the authority that registered the vehicle. Trailers cannot be included in the GVM of a rigid vehicle. In the case of prime movers, the GVM is the gross combination mass.
Vehicles must be registered for use on public roads to be eligible for a grant for road transport activities and they must also be used in the operation of a business. The boundaries of the metropolitan areas are clearly defined for the scheme.
If your vehicle is within this GVM range and some of your trips are within metropolitan areas you should refer to the booklet, Road transport - Eligible trips for vehicles 4.5-20 tonnes NAT3222 to ensure your trips are eligible. You can obtain a copy by phoning 1300 657 162. For tax credit calculations please refer to Fuel Schemes Essentials.