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X-WR-CALNAME:QLD Benefit Deadlines — Benefits Radar
X-WR-CALDESC:Key opening, closing and policy-cutoff dates for Queensland government benefits. Verified 2026-07-21. Recurring windows repeat yearly; one-off policy dates do not. Always confirm on the official page.
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UID:qld-rail-reset@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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SUMMARY:QLD Pensioner rail entitlements reset 1 Jan — 4 trips (don't carry over)
DESCRIPTION:Four long-distance rail journeys a year for a $25 admin fee each — about $138 saved per economy trip. Unused ones do NOT roll over.\nhttps://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Planyourtrip/rail-fares/pensioners/queensland-pensioner-rail-entitlements
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UID:qld-stas-open@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:QLD School Transport Assistance (STAS) — next year's applications open 1 Oct
DESCRIPTION:Free or subsidised school bus/ferry/rail travel\, or a cash conveyance allowance if you must drive. Covers the current school year only — reapply if school\, address or travel mode changes.\nhttps://www.qld.gov.au/transport/public/school/school-transport-assistance/school-transport-assistance-schemes
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UID:qld-nsstas-s1-open@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
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SUMMARY:QLD Non-State Schools Bus Fare Assistance opens — 1–31 May window (Jan–Jun travel)
DESCRIPTION:A rebate on bus and ferry fares above $40/week ($30/week if you hold a concession card). Miss the 1–31 May window and that semester's rebate is gone.\nhttps://www.schooltransport.com.au/check-your-eligibility/bfap/
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UID:qld-nsstas-s2-open@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:QLD Non-State Schools Bus Fare Assistance opens — 1–31 Oct window (Jul–Dec travel)
DESCRIPTION:Second-semester window for the bus and ferry fare rebate. Miss 1–31 Oct and that semester's rebate is gone.\nhttps://www.schooltransport.com.au/check-your-eligibility/bfap/
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UID:qld-playon-2026-open@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
SUMMARY:QLD Play On! Sports Vouchers open — up to $200/child aged 5–17
DESCRIPTION:2026 round: apply 27 Jul – 18 Dec 2026\, or earlier if vouchers run out. Hand the voucher to a club by 18 Jun 2027. One-off dates — next year's round is added when announced.\nhttps://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon/apply
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UID:qld-duty-temp-resident-cutoff@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
SUMMARY:⚠️ QLD home stamp-duty concessions close to temporary residents — 1 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:From 1 Aug 2026 you must be an Australian citizen\, permanent resident or specified foreign retiree to claim ANY QLD home or first-home transfer duty concession. Temporary visa holders lose access — sign your contract before this date if affected.\nhttps://qro.qld.gov.au/duties/transfer-duty/concessions/homes/first-home/
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UID:qld-feefree-tafe-sunset@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
SUMMARY:QLD Fee-Free TAFE funding currently ends 31 Dec 2026 — enrol before to lock in
DESCRIPTION:Fee-Free TAFE is funded only until 31 Dec 2026. Start before then and stay enrolled\, and you keep fee-free access until you finish.\nhttps://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/feefree
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UID:qld-free-apprenticeships-cutoff@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270630
SUMMARY:QLD free apprenticeship/traineeship funding — must commence by 30 Jun 2027
DESCRIPTION:Free Apprenticeships (under 25) and Free Construction Apprenticeships (over 25) require you to commence by 30 Jun 2027. Start before then and funding continues until you finish\, even if you turn 25 later.\nhttps://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/freeapprenticeships
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UID:qld-taxi-ndis-review@benefitsradar
DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
SUMMARY:QLD Taxi Subsidy — NDIS-participant access confirmed only to 31 Dec 2026 (review)
DESCRIPTION:If you access the Taxi Subsidy Scheme as an NDIS participant\, Queensland has only confirmed access up to 31 Dec 2026. Check for an extension before it lapses.\nhttps://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/subsidies-concessions-passes/taxi-subsidy
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