Concession travel on public transport in Australia

Many postgraduates struggle with living expenses, especially in light of the limited student income support available to them.  When you are surviving on a very low income, every cent counts.  That is why access to concession travel on public transport is so important.       

As shown above, access to student concession travel varies for each state and territory in Australia.  The Northern Territory has the most equitable approach to student concessions in the nation, closely followed by South Australia and Tasmania.  At the bottom of the list are New South Wales and Victoria, where postgraduate and international students are denied the level of access to concession travel enjoyed by other students.

We hope that this information will serve as a useful tool in establishing your eligibility for concession fares for each Australian state and territory.

As a general rule, all passengers travelling on a concession fare are required to present proof of their entitlement at the time of purchase or when requested.

CAPA believes that all tertiary students should have access to concession travel on public transport, regardless of their location, enrolment type or residency status.  If you agree, you can sign our online petition to help support improvements in access to travel concessions for students Australia-wide.

Find out your eligibility for concession travel (by State) ›