From today, the Minns Labor Government's reforms to the parking fine system officially take effect across New South Wales. These changes end a long-criticised system under which hundreds of thousands of fines were issued to motorists up to two weeks after being booked by a parking officer.

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Background to the Reforms

The previous Liberal-National Government introduced ticketless parking fines in 2020. This approach faced strong opposition from advocacy groups and the community, who argued the system was unfair and lacked transparency.

Details of the New Rules

The Minns Labor Government’s reforms now require councils and other issuing agencies to:

  • Attach a parking fine or notification to the vehicle at the time of the offence, except in limited cases such as when it is unsafe for the officer.
  • Send images of the parking offence and the fine or notification to Revenue NSW, making them available to the driver upon request.
  • Issue a parking fine no later than seven days after the offence if no on-the-spot notification was attached.
  • Collect data on parking fines issued and make this information publicly accessible.

Implementation by Councils and Agencies

Following the legislation’s passage, Revenue NSW worked with councils, the NRMA, the United Services Union, and other advocacy groups to prepare for the new system. For many of the state’s 128 councils, this included purchasing new handheld printing devices, cameras, and retraining officers to comply with the updated requirements.

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Oversight and Compliance

Revenue NSW has set up an internal taskforce to oversee the rollout of these reforms. The taskforce will:

  • Monitor compliance by councils and other issuing agencies.
  • Invalidate fines that do not meet the new legislative standards.
  • Oversee exemptions to ensure the on-the-spot notification requirement is not improperly avoided.

Drop in Ticketless Fines

Since the Minns Labor Government began addressing the issue, there has been a notable decline in ticketless fines. From 1 January to 30 June 2024, councils issued 435,363 ticketless fines. Between 1 January and 20 June 2025, the number dropped to 371,565, reflecting a reduction of around 15%.

Statement from the Minister

"Today marks the end of the previous government’s unfair ticketless parking fine system." — Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos

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