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📜 Acts Amendment (Fines Enforcement) Bill 1999

Legislative Council Second ReadingLC5 May 1999

This Bill amends the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 and the Sentencing Act 1995 to enhance fine enforcement through work and development orders (WDOs). It allows for WDOs to be issued earlier in the enforcement process and provides courts with the power to order WDOs at the time of sentencing.

Impact

This bill affects individuals who are unable to pay fines, as it provides an alternative method of discharging their debt through work and development orders. It also impacts the court system and community corrections, who will be responsible for administering these orders. The changes aim to reduce imprisonment for fine default and provide a more constructive way for offenders to address their obligations.

Key Changes

["Allows the Registrar to issue work and development orders (WDOs) earlier in the fines enforcement process.", "Empowers courts to issue fine enforcement (WDO) orders at the time of sentencing.", "Introduces a process for the Fines Enforcement Registrar to apply for cancellation of a fine enforcement (WDO) order if it was inappropriately made."]