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There are different grants available subject to eligibility.

For a LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchased on or after 1 July 2009, you may be eligible for one of the following grants:

1.      For the LPG conversion of a registered vehicle:

·         $1,750 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010;

·         $1,500 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011;

·         $1,250 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012;

·         $1,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013;

·         $1,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014.

2.      For the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG before first registration:

·         $2,000

(This includes vehicles fitted with LPG at time of manufacture and vehicles fitted with LPG after manufacture but before first registration).

For a LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchased before 1 July 2009, you may be eligible for one of the following grants:

·     $2,000, for the LPG conversion of a new or used petrol or diesel motor vehicle; or

·     $2,000, for the purchase of a new motor vehicle with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture, for vehicles purchased on or after 10 November 2008; or

·     $1,000, for the purchase of a new vehicle motor vehicle with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture, for vehicles purchased before 10 November 2008.

Who can apply?

You are eligible to apply for a grant if:

·         you have not received a grant under the scheme in the previous 3 years; and

·         you have either converted a registered vehicle to LPG; or purchased a new vehicle with an LPG unit fitted before the vehicle is registered.

You must be able to provide proof that you have paid for the LPG conversion or new vehicle purchase. For LPG conversions, you need to provide proof that you have paid for both parts AND installation.

You can only apply for one grant every three years, regardless of the number of eligible vehicles registered in your name.

Eligible Vehicles must be less than 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass and be registered or declared for private use.

For registered vehicles converted to LPG:

·     the vehicle must be registered in your name at the date of LPG conversion, or

·     if you purchase a vehicle and then convert it to LPG prior to registration transfer into your name, the vehicle must be registered in your name at the time you make your grant application.  You must also provide proof that you purchased the vehicle prior to the LPG conversion.

For new vehicles fitted with an LPG unit before being registered

·     you are the first registered owner of the vehicle, and

·     the vehicle is registered in your name at the time of purchase.

Note that only new vehicles can be unregistered at the time of LPG conversion.

For further details on program eligibility criteria please read the LPG Vehicle Scheme - Customer Guidelines and LPG Vehicle Scheme - Frequently Asked Questions