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Sydney Harbour Bridge climbing fine increases from $3,300 to $22,000

Man A man who climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, sparking a major police operation for more than five hours has been handcuffed by authorities and brought down.
Source: SBS News

NSW Government has announced it will increase fines for illegally climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The penalty for illegal climbers will be increased from $3,300 to $22,000.

A man is escorted by police after climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Security on the Sydney Harbour Bridge is being reviewed after a climber caused chaos. (AAP) Source: AAP

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