Infringement Notices
Infringement Notices
An infringement notice is a notice issued by a regulatory agency setting out the particulars of an alleged contravention of an offence or civil penalty provision.
A person who is given an infringement notice can choose to pay the amount specified in the notice as an alternative to court proceedings.
If the person does not choose to pay the amount, court proceedings can be brought against them in relation to the alleged contravention. Infringement notices are generally issued for minor matters where a high volume of contraventions are expected, such as failing to comply with reporting obligations, failing to respond to a notice or failing to provide information. They provide an effective administrative mechanism to regulate these matters.
