“Thousands of COVID-19 fines worth millions of dollars are going to be withdrawn and repaid.
The fines were issued by NSW Police to members of the public who allegedly contravened health orders during the pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.
It was argued by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers that the fines — which ranged from $1,000 to $5,000 — were invalid.
The NSW Government withdrew 33,000 fines issued during the pandemic two years ago, after a test case relating to “limited information” in some penalty notices not complying with the Fines Act in the state.
The remaining 23,000 fines will now also be withdrawn.”
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/millions-in-fines-for-breaking-covid-rules-to-be-w/rh8upo1si