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NSW motorists left fuming by ‘predatory’ ticketless parking fines

Some councils are giving up on paper tickets and instead sending letters up to a month later, giving motorists little chance to appeal.

26 February 2023

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RLC in the media

In justice’s blind spot: my dogged fight against Revenue NSW to preserve a clean driving record

When I was pinged for a nonsensical red light offence and fined $469, it wasn’t about the money, it was about the principle. Well, and the money.

12 January 2023

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RLC in the media

Refunds for invalid NSW Covid fines must be claimed within 21 days, recipients told

Revenue NSW says the money will be transferred into government’s unclaimed money fund after three weeks of inaction

21 December 2022

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RLC in the media

New South Wales’ Pandemic Fines Shed Light on Policing Problems

The NSW government’s “law and order” response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to significant fines on those least able to pay up.

15 December 2022

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Legal Centres Call For All Fines To Be Cancelled, Existing Fines Regime To Be Reviewed

The NSW Government’s ‘law and order’ response to the pandemic created significant fines debt and damaged community-police relations in some of the most disadvantaged parts of the state, according to a new UNSW Law School report.

13 December 2022

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RLC in the media

More than 33,000 COVID-19 fines withdrawn in NSW after legal challenge

More than half of the COVID-19 fines issued in New South Wales during the pandemic will be withdrawn after a court battle between a Sydney legal centre and the state government.

8 December 2022

RLC in the media

New South Wales government cancels more than half its COVID-19 fines — this is what it means for you

Tens of thousands of people who were in debt to the New South Wales government for breaching COVID-19 health orders are off the hook.

8 December 2022

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RLC in the media

New South Wales scraps tens of thousands of Covid fines

More than 33,000 Covid fines will be withdrawn or refunded in Australia's most populous state after a court deemed them invalid.

8 December 2022

RLC in the media

Shocking toll of the Covid fine fiasco: How a single mum of two couldn't get her driver's licence back and was left with a criminal record - just because she was 'busted' buying fish and chips

Single mother couldn't get her driver's licence back after fine was left unpaid.

8 December 2022

RLC in the media

More than 33,000 Covid fines withdrawn in NSW after adverse court ruling

Court victory by Redfern Legal Centre prompts government to cancel half of all fines issued for breaching pandemic restrictions.

8 December 2022

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NSW motorists left fuming by ‘predatory’ ticketless parking fines

In justice’s blind spot: my dogged fight against Revenue NSW to preserve a clean driving record

Refunds for invalid NSW Covid fines must be claimed within 21 days, recipients told

New South Wales’ Pandemic Fines Shed Light on Policing Problems

Legal Centres Call For All Fines To Be Cancelled, Existing Fines Regime To Be Reviewed

More than 33,000 COVID-19 fines withdrawn in NSW after legal challenge

New South Wales government cancels more than half its COVID-19 fines — this is what it means for you

New South Wales scraps tens of thousands of Covid fines

Shocking toll of the Covid fine fiasco: How a single mum of two couldn't get her driver's licence back and was left with a criminal record - just because she was 'busted' buying fish and chips

More than 33,000 Covid fines withdrawn in NSW after adverse court ruling

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