📜 Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Amendment Bill 2019
This bill amends the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 to introduce principles for enforcement, restrict license suspensions in remote areas, ease time to pay arrangements, introduce work and development permits and fine expiation orders, change warrant of commitment processes, and introduce garnishee orders.
Impact
This bill affects individuals with outstanding fines, particularly those experiencing hardship or residing in remote areas. It aims to reduce imprisonment for fine default and provide alternative ways to discharge debt, while also streamlining enforcement processes for the Fines Enforcement Registry and the Sheriff.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 Sept 2019
- LA IntroducedLA26 Sept 2019
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA14 Nov 2019
- LA Third ReadingLA14 Nov 2019
- LC Second Reading MovedLC3 Dec 2019
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC11 June 2020
- LC Third ReadingLC16 June 2020
- LC AmendedLC16 June 2020
- Royal Assent19 June 2020
Penalty Provisions4 found
Confidentiality
“100F. Confidentiality”
Offence of failure to comply with conditional release undertaking
“52ZG. Offence of failure to comply with conditional release undertaking”
Protection of employees
“95T. Protection of employees”
Relevant payer or bank must not disclose information
“95ZE. Relevant payer or bank must not disclose information”
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