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[VIC] Victorian Dining & Entertainment Program: 25% Rebate on $40 Min Spend ($125 Cap, Multiple Claims, Statewide, inc Weekend)

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[VIC] Victorian Dining & Entertainment Program: 25% Rebate on $40 Min Spend ($125 Cap, Multiple Claims, Statewide, inc Weekend)
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lawyerz on 19/09/2022 - 07:53 vic.gov.au (12271 clicks)
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This deal is back! Now includes weekends and is state wide including CBD.

Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program

The Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program is back. You can claim 25 per cent cash back when you spend $40 or more.

Program Overview

  • Claim up to $125
  • Available to individuals with an Australian bank account
  • Open from 10am Monday 19 September 2022

Enjoy the best dining and entertainment that Victoria has to offer:

  • Claim 25 per cent cash back when you spend $40 or more.
  • Make your purchase anywhere in Victoria, any day of the week.
  • You can make multiple claims until you reach a combined total of $125 cash back.
  • Claiming is easy – all you need is a receipt and your bank account details.
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    • bukowski73 on 19/09/2022 - 09:35

      I'd like to find out, too!

    • snensnay on 19/09/2022 - 09:43
      +5

      I did last time for zoo pass

      • ChipsChicky on 19/09/2022 - 12:10

        You bought it online or at the counter ?

        • snensnay on 19/09/2022 - 12:49
          +1

          Online

    • brongz on 19/09/2022 - 11:08
      +1

      Voucher is not acceptable.

      Make sure get tax invoice from the establishment itself after using the vouchers.

    • xphonerz on 19/09/2022 - 11:31
      +1

      Yep, i've got the 25% rebate last time

      • ChipsChicky on 19/09/2022 - 11:59

        You bought it online or at the counter ?

        • Miss B on 19/09/2022 - 16:33
          +1

          Different person, but I went to the zoo on a free ticket from a promotion. I upgraded at the zoo to an annual pass. I was able to claim the cost of upgrading last time. Also got an annual Merlin Pass and claimed that.

          • ChipsChicky on 19/09/2022 - 22:57

            @Miss B: When you upgraded, you had to pay the full fees for annual or Annual Fees - Free Ticket ? I mean if i go to Zoo on a day pass but deicide to upgrade to Annual, will I have to pay the full fees for Annual Pass or they will charge the difference i.e. Annual Fees - Day Pass fees ?

            • Miss B on 19/09/2022 - 23:50
              +1

              @ChipsChicky: They charge a lesser amount. I think it was around $60-$70.

              • ChipsChicky on 19/09/2022 - 23:52

                @Miss B: oh, that's good to know, I will call them and confirm tomorrow.

    • anastasiastarz on 19/09/2022 - 20:40

      I'm curious if we can buy music memberships too…

      • jv on 21/09/2022 - 11:11

        no, it is not on the list of approved entertainment

    • OZB Al on 21/09/2022 - 14:00

      Can confirm, I bought the Zoo membership yesterday and it was approved today.

  • richmond12 on 19/09/2022 - 09:21

    Thanks good reminder!

  • CheapBrah on 19/09/2022 - 09:21
    +3

    Nice, plunge the state into more debt while also adding onto inflation. Completely the wrong time to be doing this.

    • Zapwap on 19/09/2022 - 09:53

      There's no wrong time when elections are around, there's no good time when elections are over

    • DVDGuy on 19/09/2022 - 13:21
      -3

      Demand is down across the whole sector compared to pre-pandemic levels, even before the RBA started lifting rates. So many of our regular places have closed shop or changed owners. The extra debt ($33 million in the last round) will be nothing compared to lost tax revenue from businesses shutting down.

  • d-hunterz on 19/09/2022 - 09:22

    Is this a new round? What if I have claimed the max limit from previous round, Am I still eligible for another $125?

    • lawyerz on 19/09/2022 - 09:25
      +1

      yes, its a new round…

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 15:01
      -1

      Did you read the T&Cs?

  • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 09:26
    -6

    It's OK, Dan's going to (or at least wants to) fine people thousands of dollars for walking or swimming in the wrong place or moving rocks or playing sport.

    • freefall101 on 19/09/2022 - 10:57
      +1

      I have no idea what the context is (since you didn't bother to provide it), but in general people should absolutely be fined for doing those things in the wrong place. I don't want someone talking a walk or playing cricket in the middle of the freeway.

      • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 11:01
        +1

        Not hard to find info about this. Yes, it's to stop people playing cricket on freeways. How did you guess?

        • freefall101 on 19/09/2022 - 11:46
          +6

          Shockingly, I never believed the rules are about playing cricket on freeways. It was to highlight how your attempt at a political charged statement in lieu of facts really failed to deliver.

          The rules seem perfectly reasonable, protecting our national parks. If you read the actual rules rather than trusting the tabloid press loving to call anything the state government does a nanny state or getting to use the phrase "dictator Dan", you'll find that most of the rules already existed and are just being updated. Swimming in bodies of water is regulated for people's own safety - it's due to water quality. If the water is safe to swim in it'll be signed, if it's not you're not meant to swim in it. Saving drowning idiots who decide to swim where they shouldn't costs money, do you want to pay for that?

          Walking is limited to stop people trampling all over the plantlife and protect it. Again, this isn't new, fines for straying off paths have existed long before now. It's pretty much a "don't be a knob" rule.

          Sports are generally allowed and only banned in specific circumstances. The example given in the rules is "For example, in an area of park used for barbeques or children's play areas, a determination might be made to prohibit certain sports which might interfere with these uses.". Are you really complaining about not being able to play sport in a child's play area or where people are trying to eat? Do you want to play golf in a park where there are families? This is just common sense stuff.

          You're not allowed to destroy or move rocks or natural features in a park. What exactly do you need to move rocks for that this is a huge limitations on your freedums?

  • starspawn on 19/09/2022 - 09:39

    Yes!! Made a booking at a very flash place next month, this will help!

    • JimB on 04/10/2022 - 10:54

      Unfortunately it won't now!

  • Jikx on 19/09/2022 - 09:51
    -3

    Take my upvote.. but not my actual vote.
    Dan Andrews - you disappoint me with this $25m complete waste of money.

  • sev snape on 19/09/2022 - 09:54

    Has anyone heard any word about another travel voucher round?

  • virhlpool on 19/09/2022 - 10:00
    +6

    RBA urges people to reduce spend to control the undeterred inflation and here you go. Mixed messaging from the government doesn't help.

    • SSN89 on 19/09/2022 - 10:24
      +8

      I concur, I was about to say the same. If the Government kept flashing cash around, we will end up suffering with interest rates raise and inflation out of control.

      • Frozensage on 19/09/2022 - 10:28
        +3

        my rule is, claim free money for as much as you can, cause when the tide goes out, everyone's gonna be paying, might as well build up a buffer.

        • JMxoxo on 19/09/2022 - 10:56

          That’s it. Just claim free money, how is this that hard to understand?

          • virhlpool on 19/09/2022 - 11:33
            +3

            @JMxoxo: It's not a question of claiming it or not. The whole scheme would work against what RBA is trying hard to achieve. How come a state govt and RBA are not in sync at all is what surprises me. I personally don't see any need to boost economy at this point since it's already very strong.

    • DVDGuy on 19/09/2022 - 13:14

      This assumes the current inflation crisis is a demand-induced one and not a supply-induced one. Most cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues are recording lower than pre-pandemic levels of business, especially in the CBD, due to the lack of international students, tourists, etc … I mean I guess you can starve most them out of business and that that will increase supply and lower demand, but is that really good for the economy?

    • welcomewagon on 19/09/2022 - 14:10
      +1

      Capped at $25 million - barely a blip on the RBA's radar. That said cafes & restaurants outside CBD's seem to be doing rather well. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/finance/monthly-ho…

  • JafferMoney on 19/09/2022 - 10:08
    -2

    How do you go about getting a restaurant to provide a tax invoice? For most, it's not really a normal thing they do day to day right?

    • noisymime on 19/09/2022 - 10:22
      +4

      Just ask when you pay. They have to provide one if requested and most won't have a problem with it at all.

    • buckster on 19/09/2022 - 11:26
      +1

      Just take a copy of your bill?

  • Frozensage on 19/09/2022 - 10:27

    just in time for school holidays too woot

  • Frozensage on 19/09/2022 - 10:31

    does zoo count as amusement or theme park?

    • Melburnian on 19/09/2022 - 10:37

      In the entertainment claim, there's a separate category for museums, galleries, zoos.

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 15:01
      -1

      Did you read the T&Cs?

  • richmond12 on 19/09/2022 - 10:36
    +2

    Funny that i heard about this on ozbargain only. When was this announced?

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 10:48
      +3

      If all the "news" outlets weren't so focussed on repeating every single little detail about the Queen's death and funeral, they might have reported it.

    • melbourne guy on 19/09/2022 - 12:20

      If it wasn't the queens funeral tonight it might get a small run on the 6pm news.

  • Stopback on 19/09/2022 - 10:52

    Entertainment that is covered includes:

    events and festivals (not including sporting events)
    cinemas
    exhibitions and conferences
    museums, galleries and zoos
    live performances, including theatre, music, comedy, literary events and fashion shows

    Well strippers back on the menu

    • PorkHunt on 19/09/2022 - 10:54
      +1

      Well strippers back on the menu

      Not sure where you're gonna pull a tax invoice from.

      • prhino on 19/09/2022 - 11:02

        Enterprising strippers would have a Square reader in their g-string

        • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 12:12

          Surely Stripe would be more in-keeping.

      • MELso on 19/09/2022 - 21:15
        +2

        Doesn't have to be a tax invoice for entertainment, but FWIW, my receipt from the Ticketmaster site for my purchase of Elvis Costello tickets was accepted.

        https://www.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/Victorian…

  • ChipsChicky on 19/09/2022 - 12:11

    Is this a fresh start or the previous claims would be counted against $125 ? 👀🤔🤦‍♂️

  • drazenm on 19/09/2022 - 12:36
    -4

    Good minions, good subjects, peasants, good, good… They will do anything just not what they should, they've forgotten already, we can proceed, this means we can do whatever with them and they will be happy, say thank you, ask for more. For a bit of handouts will sell themselves literally for free. Good, good….

  • mustang on 19/09/2022 - 12:49

    Sooooo, living costs are going up due to high discretionary spending and the RBA is scratching their head why.

  • LLK on 19/09/2022 - 12:55

    gooood news!!

  • pizzaguy on 19/09/2022 - 13:19
    +2

    Gotta love all those sudden experts having heard bits about RBA, inflation and spending. So vocal about their concerns with this innitiative.

    One only gets to wonder what the complaints would be if there's no stimulation and help for businesses at all.

    • TheBardsTale on 19/09/2022 - 13:44
      -2

      But but but but News Corp told me big government evil. USA USA USA.

      People will crap on whatever the government they didn't vote for does.

  • Maddy28 on 19/09/2022 - 14:11
    +1

    Is it valid to all restaurants?

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 14:24
      +1

      You can claim if you dine at any of the following:

      cafes and restaurants
      bars and pubs (food must be purchased)
      registered clubs – excluding private clubs not open to the public
      breweries, distilleries and wineries (food must be purchased)
      fast food and take away outlets, juice bars and kiosks
      restaurants and cafes open to the public within accommodation such as hotels
      hospitality venues within sporting, arts and theatre precincts
      food courts
      cinemas
      temporary food premises including mobile food trucks, vans, canteens and trailers.
      The program is available on a first come, first served basis until all funds are exhausted or by 11:59pm 16 December 2022.

      You can make multiple claims for dining and entertainment until you reach a total of $125 cash back.

      The following are not covered by the Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program:

      gift cards and vouchers
      food ordered through a home delivery company (such as UberEats, EASI, Providoor, DoorDash, Menulog and Deliveroo). A receipt that contains a charge for delivery will not be eligible.
      food purchased at convenience stores, milk bars, supermarkets, greengrocers, grocery stores, service stations, confectionary shops and packaged food stores
      You must get a tax invoice at the point of sale that includes the business ABN and name, purchase date, items purchased and transaction total.

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 15:00
      -1

      Did you read the T&Cs?

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 20/09/2022 - 08:23

      I believe as long as you can dine in.
      Spent more than the limit last round at a burger joint that only does take away, and my claim was declined.

      • firestint on 20/09/2022 - 22:35

        It could be the postcode or some other reason for the decline?

  • treeman on 19/09/2022 - 14:30

    Can anyone clarify.
    If I spend $25 at a takeaway but then $30 at another is that okay? Total is over $40. Or does it have to be over $40 each time?

    Thanks.

    • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 14:32

      Rule is $40 minimum per invoice, 3 invoices and $500 maximum.

      • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 14:59

        …3 invoices…

        I can't see that limitation anywhere?

        • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 15:02

          You're correct.
          I think the previous round had a limit of 3?

          • peter05 on 25/09/2022 - 20:10
            +3

            @McFly: there has never been a limit of 3 invoices, just the cap of $125

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 15:00
      -3

      Did you read the T&Cs?

  • lunartemis on 19/09/2022 - 14:34

    If i booked a show happening this week before yesterday, can i still claim it?

    • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 14:36
      +1

      I'd say they base it on invoice date.
      Lucky I didn't get to book those Harry Potter tickets yesterday!

    • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 15:00
      -4

      Did you read the T&Cs?

      • lunartemis on 19/09/2022 - 15:16
        +3

        Why should we read it when you can do it for us and post it here

        • GG57 on 19/09/2022 - 15:26

          And that is why we see people then complaining that their claims were not accepted, blah, blah, blah….

        • King Tightarse on 19/09/2022 - 16:09

          Good one 😂

    • Miss B on 19/09/2022 - 16:42
      +3

      Tax invoices and proofs of purchases dated prior to 10am Monday 19 September 2022 will not be accepted.

    • Ridiculous Panda on 19/09/2022 - 22:47
      -2

      Photoshop it.. not that it is something I would do of course..

      • truetypezk on 20/09/2022 - 00:05

        Brilliant! Just photoshop some $500 invoices. Oh and also photoshop some driver's licenses so you can open multiple bank accounts under various fake names to multiple-dip.
        Seems like too much troubles and legal risks for $125, I would rather go and buy some Vanilla gift cards instead.

  • Ghost47 on 19/09/2022 - 18:58
    +1

    Love how this isn’t just limited to residents of the state but also anyone who visits.

    Hate that I’m not in Vic right now…

    • Senatekill on 19/09/2022 - 21:29
      +3

      there is a reason 100k residents left victoria last year….

      • Ghost47 on 19/09/2022 - 21:32
        +5

        I hope they continue to leave….

      • ShouldIBuyIt on 20/09/2022 - 08:20

        Tell us more about it

  • Senatekill on 19/09/2022 - 19:27
    -3

    Dan says it on him….no you communist clown, its on US, the taxpayers

    • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 20:59
      -2

      Don't be mean… to communist clowns.

    • zorodluffy on 20/09/2022 - 08:10

      if vic is the only one getting the benefits then we get out ahead on net, thanks for subsiding us to the rest of australia, ahha

  • anastasiastarz on 19/09/2022 - 20:42

    Perfect timing for Mary Poppins! Also fringe fest and monet.

  • JimB on 19/09/2022 - 21:23
    +1

    I think it’s a waste of taxpayers money.

    I claimed tonight’s dinner but doesn’t change my mind it’s a waste of money.

    The $25m will go quickly.

    • Senatekill on 19/09/2022 - 21:28

      wait dan said its on him? what am i missing….

      • McFly on 19/09/2022 - 21:42
        +4

        Yeah, it's 'on him' about as much as he 'takes full responsibility' for the corruption, incompetence, and waste of his government.

      • JimB on 20/09/2022 - 10:10

        Yeah it’s on him, who will borrow from us and then disappear.

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 20/09/2022 - 08:19

      I don't think they exhausted the last round of funding. We almost used it until the last day.

      It's tax money you can see / taste directly the benefit. I don't take the train hence don't really benefit the railway crossing removals for e.g

      And it helps local businesses.

      • JimB on 20/09/2022 - 10:07
        +1

        Oh really? I would have thought it was more popular. We eat out quite a bit so have used up our quota in the first few weeks in the past.

        I remember in the past, they tried to implement a graph to show how much funds were remaining which never worked. This time they didn’t bother.

        Crossing removal benefits the motorist more than train passengers haha

      • JimB on 04/10/2022 - 10:55

        This round only lasted 2 weeks.

  • ffhound on 19/09/2022 - 21:27

    Hi everyone

    I have just booked my Royal Show tickets and rides for the family and submitted my claim.

    At face value I believe these should be eligible for the rebate although I doubt that showbag costs would be rebateable.

    This significantly reduces the costs of going to the Show and you can cut the cost even further by buying the discounted ride passes and discount Show tickets (note: discounts end Tuesday.

    Remember to get receipts with all the necessary details.

    cheers Peter

    • truetypezk on 20/09/2022 - 00:08

      Did the same but I'd think it marginally reduces the costs instead of significantly. Still overpriced even at 25% off, and the website refuses to take the Vanilla gift cards, not happy about it lol.

      • ffhound on 20/09/2022 - 19:39

        I do wonder whether purchasing showbags could qualify or not.

        Anyone have any thoughts? It is buying from a food van.

        • jv on 21/09/2022 - 11:08

          I do wonder whether purchasing showbags could qualify or not.

          no

        • truetypezk on 21/09/2022 - 18:31
          -1

          There is no need to think, just upload the receipt. The chance is that it will be automatically approved given all the necessary info is there and the value is not too high.

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