Australian State Racks up $5 Million in COVID-19 Fines

Australian State Racks up $5 Million in COVID-19 Fines
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaks during a press conference on Nov. 15, 2021 in Burleigh Heads, Australia. Matt Roberts/Getty Images
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The Queensland government has racked up AU$5.2 million of COVID-19 related fines, with a portion of individuals or businesses facing enforcement measures such as suspension of their driver’s licence and garnishing of their wages.

According to a Queensland Treasury statement issued to The Epoch Times, as of Sept. 30, the government has issued 3,046 infringements to 2,755 individuals or businesses.

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