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How to dispute a parking fine, state by state.

Every state and territory reviews parking infringements differently — different legislation, different reviewing body, different deadline. Pick yours below for the real process, sourced from the same knowledge base AppealMate uses to draft letters.

New South Wales
Revenue NSW · Fines Act 1996 (NSW)
Victoria
Fines Victoria · Infringements Act 2006 (Vic)
Queensland
the issuing council (e.g. Brisbane City Council) or Queensland Police · State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 (Qld)
Western Australia
the issuing local council, at the discretion of an authorised officer · Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 (WA)
South Australia
SA Police (SAPOL) — Expiation Notice Branch · Expiation of Offences Act 1996 (SA)
Tasmania
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management (Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service) · Monetary Penalties Enforcement Act 2005 (Tas)
Australian Capital Territory
Access Canberra · Road Transport (General) Act 1999 (ACT) — Withdrawal of Infringement Notices Guidelines
Northern Territory
NT Police, or the issuing council (e.g. City of Darwin) for local infringements · Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 (NT)