to the Government’s fines amendments bill which for the first time recognise that fines aren’t fair unless they are adjusted to the income of the person being fined.
The amendment specifies that a fine payment can be reduced by 50% if the person is in receipt of a welfare payment and the Commissioner determines this reduction is appropriate.
Greens MP David Shoebridge and Justice Spokesperson said:
“The amendment adopted tonight is a critical step towards making the fines system fairer.
“It makes no sense for someone on Newstart to receive the same fine as a politician or a millionaire.
22 October 2019
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