What to do when you get a fine and how to fight it

A NSW Government State Debt Recovery Office penalty reminder notice, Friday, June 29, 2012. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

A NSW Government State Debt Recovery Office penalty reminder notice. Source: AAP

Being new to Australia often means adapting to a new language but also to new laws and possible fines. It can be difficult to understand why you get fines, how to pay them or how to dispute them.There’s support for those who need it to dispute fines and understand the legal system better.



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