Factsheet No. 17: What happens if I receive an enforcement notice?

What is an enforcement order?

If you have an unpaid fine and have not responded to the State Debt Recovery Office's (SDRO) initial penalty notice, you will be sent an enforcement order. An enforcement order is a notice than enforcement action will be taken if outstanding fines are not paid.

This Factsheet will address the following questions:

• What is an enforcement order?
• What happens if I receive an enforcement order?
• What is a Work and Development Order (WDO)?
• What kind of enforcement action may the SDR take?
• How do I respond to the enforcement action?
• Will a debt collector be involved?
• What are the State Debt Recovery contact details?

Access the full PDF below for a complete guide to enforcement notices.

This resource is under review following recent changes in the law. It may not be current and accurate.