❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses the issue of fine suspensions, driving under suspension, and outstanding fines, seeking information on the number of offenders, government strategies, and financial implications.
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(1) How many offenders are currently under suspension due to “fine suspension”?
(2) How many offenders have been apprehended, charged and convicted for driving under fine suspension?
(3) How much money in fines and costs remain outstanding for each financial year over the past 5 years?
(a) How does the government plan to recoup this money?
(4) What strategies do the government have in place to reduce the number of drivers currently under fines suspension?
(5) What strategies does the government have in place to redirect offenders away from the fines enforcement program and suspension of Motor Driver Licences (MDL) thereby alleviating this problem?
(2) How many offenders have been apprehended, charged and convicted for driving under fine suspension?
(3) How much money in fines and costs remain outstanding for each financial year over the past 5 years?
(a) How does the government plan to recoup this money?
(4) What strategies do the government have in place to reduce the number of drivers currently under fines suspension?
(5) What strategies does the government have in place to redirect offenders away from the fines enforcement program and suspension of Motor Driver Licences (MDL) thereby alleviating this problem?
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12 June 2007
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(1) 46,047. In addition there are 29,599 offenders who do not currently have a license and for whom the effect of suspension means they are prevented from obtaining one until they pay their unpaid fines . (2) Year Charged Sentenced 2005/06 6,743 6,581 2004/05 5,697 5,558 2003/04 5,249 5,105 2002/03 3,799 3,739 2001/02 1,744 1,717 The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(2) Year Charged Sentenced 2005/06 6,743 6,581 2004/05 5,697 5,558 2003/04 5,249 5,105 2002/03 3,799 3,739 2001/02 1,744 1,717 The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Year Charged Sentenced 2005/06 6,743 6,581 2004/05 5,697 5,558 2003/04 5,249 5,105 2002/03 3,799 3,739 2001/02 1,744 1,717 The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
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(a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(2) Year Charged Sentenced 2005/06 6,743 6,581 2004/05 5,697 5,558 2003/04 5,249 5,105 2002/03 3,799 3,739 2001/02 1,744 1,717 The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Year Charged Sentenced 2005/06 6,743 6,581 2004/05 5,697 5,558 2003/04 5,249 5,105 2002/03 3,799 3,739 2001/02 1,744 1,717 The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
The above numbers apply to accused charged under s49(2)(a)(iv) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , which is a specific offence related to driving while suspended due to non-payment of fines or infringement notices. There is no mechanism to separate those charged under this section on the basis of whether non payment of a fine or non-payment of an infringement notice was the reason for their licence suspension. Figures for the number apprehended would need to be sought from the police. 'Charged' is the number of accused for which charges have been lodged with the court. 'Sentenced' is the number of accused who received a sentence. It excludes those found guilty but who received no penalty. Convictions are difficult to quantify for this category of offence, given some sentencing options allow for a conviction to be removed if the offender successfully completes a mandated program, and also because of the implications of the Spent Convictions Act 1988 . No date range was specified for this question. Therefore the same range as for question 3 has been applied. (3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(3) Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Year Outstanding Registered Percentage outstanding 2005/06 $139,284,815 $509,424,851 27% 2004/05 $112,235,797 $438,239,811 26% 2003/04 $111,668,823 $384,409,813 29% 2002/03 $112,862,276 $333,292,444 34% 2001/02 $114,711,125 $286,129,694 40% (a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
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(a) Through the enforcement of existing processes and sanctions. (4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(4) A range of options are currently available to enable offenders to pay their fines. In addition to credit card facilities for payments over the telephone or online, the registry also offers payment arrangement plans. Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Time to pay arrangements allow licence suspension to be lifted while the person pays the fine and can be established to accommodate payments in person, by mail or by direct debit. In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
In January 2005, a scheme was introduced to allow offenders who are also in receipt of Centrelink allowances to enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines and for payments to be deducted at source. This has proved to be particularly useful to those on low incomes who are most likely to find it difficult to pay their fines. In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
In May 2005, a case management team was established to reduce the number of people imprisoned for fine default. The team operates by managing cases which are about to enter the warrant of commitment stage by providing offenders with further opportunities to commit to a time to pay arrangement or otherwise expiate the fine by non-custodial actions. These offenders include a hard core group who have multiple unpaid fines and therefore also likely to be under licence suspension. In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
In 2006, a joint initiative between the Department of the Attorney General (DotAG) and the Department of Corrective Services led to the appointment of additional Sheriff/community justice officers to assist in the management of fine defaulters in regional and remote communities. The role of these officers is to locate offenders and put arrangements in place to assist them to settle their outstanding fines. Where possible the officers are also able to establish and manage work and development orders at the local level which provide an alternative to the payment of fines for those with little or no means to pay. (5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
(5) Ben Wyatt MLA has been appointed to chair the Committee into the Effect of Motor Vehicle and Driving Licence Laws on Indigenous Communities, which is due to report mid-year. The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
The Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which is currently before the Legislative Council, includes provision for the Registrar to exercise greater discretion in the management of time to pay options. This means offenders who breach their time to pay arrangements may be able to be given further chances to settle their fine. Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
Also included in this package are amendments to the Sentencing Act 1995 to reduce the minimum number of hours required for the imposition of a community based order from 40 to 10. This will provide judicial officers with an alternative sentencing option for offenders who are less able to pay a court fine. A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
A communication strategy is being developed by Centrelink and DotAG to raise awareness among mutual clients that they may enter into time to pay arrangements for their unpaid fines. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is intending to educate licence holders to notify them when they change address. This should result in more accurate information being available for fines enforcement purposes.
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