# NSW Withdraws Thousands of COVID Fines

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-05T19:38:01+00:00
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## Resource

New South Wales is scrapping over 33,000 COVID-19 fines worth millions — including refunds for those who already paid — after a Supreme Court ruling declared them legally invalid due to vague offense descriptions. The Redfern Legal Centre led the challenge, targeting fines for non-compliance with public health orders under sections 7, 8, or 9 — but not all COVID fines are affected. The state’s revenue agency is now clearing records and processing refunds as legal precedent reshapes pandemic-era penalties. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/765a4af113bb0cc2

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