Victorians are being warned not to ignore $100 million (US$67 million) of COVID-19 fines issued by authorities during the pandemic years.
In a state Budget Estimates hearing, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes revealed that 50,150 fines were issued, but only 5,500 were paid (in full or in part).
Another 14,319 fines were unpaid and have passed their due date, leading to enforcement warrants being issued.
While 3,716 individuals chose to challenge their fines in court, another 11,800 had theirs cancelled.
With 20 percent of fines being withdrawn, Symes said Victorians could not risk ignoring current fines.
“Fines don’t go away unless you take action for them,” she told the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee….