The Tackle Shop Rebate program offers Western Australians who have a current Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL) a rebate of up to $50 on fishing gear purchased from participating tackle shops.
The program is part of the government’s Fisheries Support Package to support the recovery of demersal fish stocks.
You can help by targeting sustainable, alternative species. Your local tackle shop’s staff can provide advice about suitable fishing opportunities and recommend the best gear for the job.
Eligible purchases
Eligible purchases include recreational fishing gear used solely for fishing, such as rods, reels and terminal tackle (e.g., lures, hooks and bait). Non-fishing gear or items that have general or multiple uses outside fishing, are not eligible. This includes items such as ice, drinks, food, water bottles, clothing, merchandise, camping equipment and boating equipment.
How to claim
You can claim the rebate in one of two ways:
- ServiceWA app: The ServiceWA app is the fastest, most secure and most convenient way to claim.
- Online form: If you are unable to claim through the ServiceWA app, or you are claiming on behalf of someone else, you can fill out an alternative claim form online.
If you need assistance, you can phone ServiceWA Customer Care on 13 33 92 (available 24/7), email support@digital.wa.gov.au or visit a DPIRD licensing office.
Watch a quick video guide to claiming the rebateAbout the rebate program
The ServiceWA app allows Western Australians to easily connect with State Government services from their smartphone.
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The ServiceWA app is the fastest, most secure and most convenient way to claim the Tackle Shop Rebate.
Please visit the ServiceWA Current Offers webpage for more information on how to log in, find the offer in ServiceWA and claim your rebate.
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Help accessing the ServiceWA app
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For support and general information about ServiceWA or if you need assistance to download the ServiceWA app contact ServiceWA Customer Care:
- 13 33 WA (13 33 92) – 24/7
- support@digital.wa.gov.au (weekdays, 8.30am-4.30pm)
The ServiceWA app is the fastest, most secure and most convenient way to claim the Tackle Shop Rebate.
If you are unable to claim through the ServiceWA app, or you are claiming on behalf of a child, you can fill out an online form via Waivpay’s website.
Claims made through the online claim form will take up to 30 business days from the date they are received for a payment to be processed.
You will also need to provide copies of your identity documents to meet 100 points of ID from the examples provided below.
Access the online claim form.
Identity documents
Total point score must equal over 100 points and include at least one primary document.
For example, your driver’s licence with a photo (primary document 70 points) along with your Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (Secondary document 40 points) achieves 100 points of ID.
At least one of your documents must contain a photograph and your signature.
If your Identity Documents are in different names, proof of name change is required. Accepted change of name documents are: Marriage Certificate; Divorce Papers; and Change of Name Certificate from Registrar General.
Foreign documents, or documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an official translation.
All documents must be current, with the exception of an Australian Passport, which must be no more than 2 years past its expiry date.
If the RFBL holder is under 16 years of age, a parent or guardian will need to submit a rebate claim on the child’s behalf via the alternative claim form. When completing the form, the parent or guardian will need to provide their own identification documents and bank details and provide the child’s RFBL number.
Primary documents
| Identity Documents (70 points) |
|---|
| Australian Driver Licence or Learner’s Permit* |
| Australian Birth Certificate (not a birth certificate extract) |
| Australian Passport (an Australian passport, either current or no more than 2 years expired)* |
| Australian Citizenship Certificate |
| International Passport |
| Certificate of Identity issued by the Australian Government to refugees and non-Australian citizens for entry to Australia |
*must clearly display name and photo
Secondary documents
| Identity Documents (40 points) |
|---|
| Licence or permit issued under a law of the Commonwealth, State or Territory Government – (e.g. a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence) |
| Department of Veterans Affairs Card (DVA) |
| Australian Centrelink Card (with reference number) |
| Photo identification card issued for Australian regulatory purposes (e.g. Aviation/Maritime Security identification, security industry etc.)* |
| Australian Tertiary Student Identification card* |
| State or Federal Government Employee Identification* |
| Defence Force Identity Card* |
| Western Australian Photo Card or Proof of Age Card* |
*must clearly display name and photo
| Identity Documents (25 points) |
| Foreign Driver’s Licence |
| ImmiCard |
| Consular Photo Identity Card |
| Medicare Card |
| Credit card, EFTPOS or bank account card (showing name) |
| Health Care Card |
| Council Rates Notice |
| Property Lease/Rental Agreement |
| Motor Vehicle Registration |
| Utility Bills (e.g. Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water) |
| Bank Statement (showing transactions) |
| Western Australian Seniors Card |
To be eligible to submit a claim under the Tackle Shop Rebate program, a claimant must:
- be a resident of Western Australia
- hold a valid Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL) at the time of claim.
A list of 47 independent WA tackle shops participating in the Tackle Shop Rebate program is provided below.
| Business name | Address | Suburb |
| 2 Oceans Tackle - Busselton | 14 Albert St | Busselton |
| Access Fishing - Dunsborough | Unit 1/220 Naturaliste Tce | Dunsborough |
| Alexander's Outdoor & Leisure - Manjimup | 36 Rose St | Manjimup |
| Augusta Xtreme Outdoor Sports - Augusta | 3/66 Blackwood Ave | Augusta |
| Big Barras One Stop Shop - Derby | 33 Loch St | Derby |
| Bluewater Mandurah | 61 Gordon Rd | Mandurah |
| Castaway Tackle - Malaga | Unit 3/11 Exchange Rd | Malaga |
| Compleat Angler Nedlands | 154 Stirling Hwy | Nedlands |
| Compleat Angler Rockingham | 81 Dixon Rd | Rockingham |
| Diamond Networks - Kardinya | 20 Bowen St | Kardinya |
| Diverse Watersports & Marine - Broome | 106 Frederick St | Broome |
| Dongara Sport & Tackle - Dongara | 4/25 Moreton Tce | Dongara |
| Down South Camping & Outdoors - Margaret River | Unit 1/40 Station Rd | Margaret River |
| Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz | Shop 5 Dunsborough Park Shopping Centre | Dunsborough |
| Exmouth Tackle & Camping Supplies | 134a Maidstone Cres | Exmouth |
| Geographe Fishing & Outdoors - Busselton | 5 Bussell Hwy | Busselton |
| Geraldton Sports Centre* | 8 Marine Tce | Geraldton |
| Getaway Outdoors Balcatta | 390 Wanneroo Rd | Westminster |
| Getaway Outdoors Cockburn | 2/49-67 Armadale Rd | Jandakot |
| Getaway Outdoors Geraldton | Homemaker Centre, 208-210 NWC Hwy | Geraldton |
| Getaway Outdoors Kelmscott | 2938 Albany Hwy | Kelmscott |
| Hillarys Boat & Tackle | Shop 2/45 Northside Dr | Hillarys |
| Jet Cycles & Compleat Angler - Gosnells | 2280 Albany Hwy | Gosnells |
| Kalbarri Sports & Dive* | Shop 3 Kalbarri Arcade, 44 Grey St | Kalbarri |
| Karratha Adventure Sports | 2644 Balmoral Rd | Karratha |
| Kimberley Camping & Outback Supplies | Cnr frederick St & Cable Beach Rd | Broome |
| Port Kennedy Cycles and Fishing | 2/4 Bakewell Dr | Port Kennedy |
| Seasport Tackle - Jurien Bay | 6 Roberts St | Jurien Bay |
| Smirkey's Sports - South Hedland | 10 Bypass St | South Hedland |
| Southern Sports and Tackle - Esperance | Shop 16 The Boulevard | Esperance |
| Spear West - Osbourne Park | 2/1 Baden Street | Osbourne Park |
| Steelos Outdoors - Narrogin | 175 Federal St | Narrogin |
| Sword Fighter Marine - Wangara | 3/75 Excellence Dr | Wangara |
| TackleWest Beckenham | 32 William St | Beckenham |
| TackleWest Butler | 180 Camborne Pkwy | Butler |
| TackleWest Myaree | Unit 2, 90-94 Norma Rd | Myaree |
| TackleWest Osborne Park | 93 Hector St West | Osborne Park |
| Tackleworld Broome | 33 Carnarvon St | Broome |
| Tackleworld Exmouth | 3 Malley St | Exmouth |
| Tackleworld Miami | Shop 8, 651 Old Coast Rd | Falcon |
| Tackleworld Kununurra | 31 Poinciana St | Kununurra |
| Tackle and Tails - Esperance | 39 Norseman Rd | Esperance |
| Telomac Tackle and Camping - Carnarvon | 348 Robinson St | Carnarvon |
| Trailblazers - Albany | 184 Albany Hwy | Albany |
| Wangara marine and tackle | 1/80 Prestige Pde | Wangara |
| Whiteys Tackle & Camping - Australind | 1/143 Grand Entrance Treendale | Australind |
| Woodies Boat Storage & Café - Munster | 37 Jervoise Bay Cove | Munster |
*handwritten tax invoices accepted.
Please direct any queries to ServiceWA Customer Care on 13 33 92 (open 24/7) or support@digital.wa.gov.au (open 8.30am-4.30pm, weekdays).