Question 1

How do I disconnect my gas?

Accepted Answer

Three steps: 1) Replace every gas appliance with an electric equivalent (hot water, heating, cooktop). 2) Contact your gas retailer to close the account. 3) Contact your gas distributor (separate from retailer) to physically abolish the meter and cap the service. Distributor disconnection costs $250–$1,200 depending on state. Until the meter is abolished you keep paying the daily supply charge.

Question 2

How much does it cost to disconnect gas in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Meter abolishment (physically removing the meter and capping the line): VIC ~$520 (AusNet) to $1,200 (Multinet); NSW $400–$900; QLD $300–$700; SA $400–$800; WA $250–$600. Account closure with your retailer is free. Always abolish — not just disconnect — to stop the daily supply charge.

Question 3

What is the daily gas supply charge?

Accepted Answer

A fixed daily charge you pay just for being connected to gas, regardless of usage. In Victoria it's typically $1.20–$1.80/day ($440–$660/year). NSW $0.85–$1.40/day. Even if you stop using gas, you keep paying this charge until the meter is physically abolished — which is why electrification only pays off fully once the meter is gone.

Question 4

Will I lose hot water or heating during the switch?

Accepted Answer

No — plan replacements before disconnection. Most households replace gas hot water with a heat pump on the same day (hot water back within hours), then book a separate appointment for the meter abolishment once all appliances are electric. Heating is usually replaced seasonally so there's no overlap.

Question 5

Are there rebates for getting off gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Victoria's gas-substitution rebates explicitly pay for replacing gas appliances. The VEU scheme pays up to $1,400 for heat-pump hot water alone. NSW PDRS, ACT Sustainable Household, and SA REPS all offer equivalent support. The federal STC scheme also subsidises every certified heat-pump hot water system nationally.

How to Get Off Gas in Australia — The 2026 Disconnection Playbook

5-step disconnection sequence

Daily gas supply charges (typical)

Plan your gas disconnection

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State	Supply charge	Annual cost	Meter abolishment
VIC	$1.20–$1.80/day	$440–$660	$520–$1,200
NSW	$0.85–$1.40/day	$310–$510	$400–$900
QLD	$0.70–$1.20/day	$255–$440	$300–$700
SA	$0.80–$1.30/day	$290–$475	$400–$800
WA	$0.60–$1.00/day	$220–$365	$250–$600