You can dispute the enforcement of your fine by applying for a review as outlined in the Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017. Please note that this is not a review of the fine itself but relates only to the enforcement of the fine.
A review of enforcement may be considered for a fine if one of the following applies:
- You did not receive the original fine or reminder notice
- The issuing agency did not receive your election to be prosecuted form, statutory declaration, driver nomination form, or other documentation
- The fine should not have been given to you in the first instance
- You have already paid the amount on the notice
- The issuing agency has not followed procedures required by legislation
- Due to exceptional circumstances, you did not have a reasonable opportunity to elect to be prosecuted by the issuing agency
- Due to exceptional circumstances, you did not have a reasonable opportunity to apply for review of the fine with the issuing agency on the basis that the offence was trifling.
To dispute the existence or amount of a state debt, you may apply to the Magistrates Court within 30 days of the civil debt determination.
Requesting a review of enforcement
The easiest way to apply for an enforcement review is through our online portal. You can also contact us by phone.
To make an application to review the enforcement determination, you can contact us or you may log in to your account and complete an application for review of enforcement.
Depending on the reason for your application, you may be asked to provide supporting evidence. Please note that if previous reviews have been granted on a fine, further reviews may not be provided.
A fee of $29.25 is payable at the time of lodging your application online. Your application cannot be processed until payment is successful. If you are experiencing hardship or have any difficulties lodging your review online, please contact us by phone; we will help you find a solution.
If the review application is granted, the enforcement of the fine will be cancelled and the fine will be returned to the issuing agency. The fine will revert to the original amount payable and you will have a prescribed timeframe to contact the issuing agency and take action before the fine may become enforced again with the Fines Unit. You will have the option to pay the fine in full, lodge a statutory declaration or driver nomination (if applicable), elect to be prosecuted, or lodge a review of the fine itself with the issuing agency. You may also establish a payment arrangement with the Fines Unit on the original amount if you accept the fine. These options will be communicated to you by the Fines Unit when your application is granted.