COVID-19 Fines in Victoria Totalled $100 Million: Attorney-General

COVID-19 Fines in Victoria Totalled $100 Million: Attorney-General
Police patrol the quiet streets of Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 4, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Victorians are being warned not to ignore $100 million (US$67 million) of COVID-19 fines issued by authorities during the pandemic years.

In a state Budget Estimates hearing, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes revealed that 50,150 fines were issued, but only 5,500 were paid (in full or in part).

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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