‘It’s about hardship’: Finance Minister defends discount on fines for welfare recipients

NSW welfare recipients will be able to apply to have their fines slashed in half under a new state government plan. From July 1, anyone who receives Centrelink payments and has been given a traffic, speeding or parking fine will be able to apply for a discount. This also includes police-issued infringements for offences such as … Continue reading ‘It’s about hardship’: Finance Minister defends discount on fines for welfare recipients