The NSW Supreme Court has found that a $3,000 fine for leaving Greater Sydney without a permit in 2021 was unlawful, casting doubt on the validity of around 30,000 similar fines issued during the pandemic.
This is the second such ruling.
Court Strikes Down $3,000 Fine for Person Trying to Leave City During Pandemic
The move casts doubt on the legal validity of 30,000 fines issued during the pandemic.
People shop in Pitt Street mall ahead of Christmas in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 14, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
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