It Begins: Australia to Cancel or Refund Tens of Thousands of Fines Issued During COVID Pandemic - Government Lawyers Admit Some Fines were 'Invalid'

cross-posted from: https://exploding-heads.com/post/64333

The Commissioner of Fines Administration rescinded 33,121 of the 62,138 COVID-related fines that had been issued. The ruling does not affect any outstanding fines, 29,017 fines would still need to be paid.

All penalties, including license suspensions, will be lifted. Refunds will be issued to those who have already paid.