Police tasked with enforcing social distancing and
self-isolation measures
Police in New South Wales now have the power to fine people who
disobey the social distancing rules and other measures introduced
to stem the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
The power to enforce these ministerial orders comes from
amendments made to the NSW
Public Health Act 2010.
In summary, police can issue Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs)
of $1,000.00 for individuals and $5,000.00 for corporations. These
are in addition to existing enforcement powers that allow police to
issue court attendance notices for offences with maximum penalties
of fines of up to $11,000.00 and/or six months in gaol.
