More than 23,000 COVID-19 Fines Withdrawn in NSW

The government has withdrawn the fines following legal representations and further consideration.

People line up at the Histopath pre-departure COVID testing clinic at Sydney International airport in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 23, 2021. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

The New South Wales government will withdraw over 23,500 COVID-19 fines in the state for breaching public health orders during the pandemic.

These orders included rules on social distancing, indoor and outdoor gatherings, visitor numbers, masks, stay-at-home orders, and curfews in certain local government areas.