Local court cases involving COVID-19-related fines in NSW are under review. 9News
The Supreme Court on April 6 published its reasons for throwing out two fines handed to two NSW residents – a decision which, in November, led toIn a statement on its website, the NSW Local Court said it is reviewing the cases that may be impacted by the Supreme Court decision."On 6 April 2023, the Supreme Court published its reasons for judgment in the case of Beame; Els v Commissioner of Police & Ors [2023] NSWSC 347," the statement reads.
In the test case, the Supreme Court found the penalties issued to people not complying with lockdown orders or social distancing measures weren't specific enough to be considered valid fines, as they did not adhere to the legal definition of a fine or penalty notice.
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