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# How QLD Plans to Increase Prices for Licenses and Rego
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-qld-plans-to-increase-prices-for-licenses-and-rego/
- Published: 2025-05-12T02:03:36.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-12T02:03:36.000Z
- Description: Queensland’s freeze on rego and licence fees ends July 1, with most costs rising 3.4%—though rego discounts remain until September 16, 2025.
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News, QLD, Queensland

A 12-month freeze on government fees and charges in [Queensland](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/queensland/) will officially come to an end on **1 July 2025**, marking the return of annual increases to costs such as car registration, driver’s licences, and fines.

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The freeze was introduced by the previous Labor government as part of the 2024 state budget to help ease cost-of-living pressures. It included a **20% cut to car registration fees** beginning 16 September 2024—an election-year measure aimed at winning support. However, Labor failed to secure another term after nine years in office.

### What’s Changing

The incoming Liberal National government has confirmed a **3.4% increase** across most fees and charges from July 1\. This is slightly higher than Brisbane’s annual CPI of 2.7% and the national rate of 2.4%.

Key changes include:

- **Driver’s licence (five-year)**: increasing from **$198.35** to **$205.09**
- **Most government service fees**: rising by 3.4%

Despite the general increase, **car registration will remain discounted until 16 September 2025**. After this date, rego fees will also rise by 3.4%.

Currently, **registration for a four-cylinder vehicle in Queensland costs $708**, which includes compulsory third-party insurance and traffic improvement fees.

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### How Queensland Compares Nationally

Queensland’s rego fees are not the lowest in Australia but remain competitive:

- **NSW**: $718 for a four-cylinder vehicle (includes rego + motor vehicle tax)
- **Victoria**: $906 including CTP
- **South Australia**: $660 including CTP
- **Western Australia**: $364 (for vehicles under 1300kg)

### Treasurer’s Statement

Treasurer David Janetzki said the increases were part of broader efforts to restore the state’s financial position:

> “The Crisafulli government is working tirelessly to repair the state’s finances after a decade of Labor’s fiscal vandalism and that includes restoring respect for taxpayers’ money.”

While the 3.4% rise aligns with historical inflationary adjustments, the move comes as households continue to manage broader economic pressures.

**Disclaimer:** *This article is for informational purposes only. For official updates, consult the Queensland Government website or Department of Transport and Main Roads.*

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