Local Fare Scheme

Torres Shire Council residents who meet the eligibility requirements for the Queensland Local Fare Scheme can obtain an application from the Council Main Office or download a copy using the link below. 

Local Fare Scheme Application(PDF, 781KB)

QLD Local Fare Scheme Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Resident of the Torres Shire Council for a minimum of 12 months.
  • Can provide required documents supporting your application.

Approved Documents

You must support your application with a document from each category below.

Identity (Category 1)
  1. Drivers Licence or other Photo ID issued by the state or commonwealth.
  2. Passport
  3. Photo identification from a non-government organisation showing the applicant's full name. from an organisation such as My Pathway, RISE and Junkuri Laka.
Residency (Category 2)
  1. Driver's License shows a current Torres Shire Council address
  2. Rates Notice
  3. Bank Statement showing the residential address of the applicant
  4. Correspondence from any local, state or commonwealth department addressed to the applicant which confirms the address of the applicant. 
Length of Residency (Category 3)
  1. Letter from Employer or Payroll Officer stating date of commencement of employment based in the Torres Shire Council region. 

If the applicant cannot provide a document from one of the categories, please contact council to discuss possible alternatives.

Processing Times

Completed applications and replacement requests will be processed within the timeframes below. 

  • New and Transfer Applicants  - 10 working days
  • Replacement Documents - 5 working days

Please visit or contact the Council Main Office if you have any questions or require assistance with your application or supporting documents. 

 

 

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