COVID-19 fines

Revenue NSW will withdraw the Covid-19 fine. This means no further action will be taken in relation to the fines. 

If you have made a payment either full or in part, Revenue NSW will have provided you with a refund or otherwise will contact you if we need your bank details to process this refund.

This decision has no impact where a Covid-19 fine has been listed at court or determined by court. Where a fine has gone to a court it is up to the court to decide if you need to pay it.

If you have paid a Covid-19 fine by credit card within the last 12 months or by BPay at any time, you do not need to do anything. We will refund the money to you automatically.

If you have paid in any other way, Revenue NSW will contact you or you can call us on 1300 655 805, and we will help you with your refund.
 

You do not need to complete any further hours if the Covid-19 fine was the only fine you had on a WDO. 

Yes, Revenue NSW is paying interest of 6.35% p.a. on the recently withdrawn COVID fines. 

Revenue NSW used the highest Reserve Bank of Australia interest paid throughout the life of the Covid fines which was 4.35% p.a. plus 2%. 

Interest has been compounded monthly from the date the fine was paid in full or part paid until the date it was refunded. 

If you haven’t yet received a refund then look out for a letter from us that explains how you can provide your bank details securely. Interest will accrue until you receive your refund or until 31 March 2025 whichever is sooner. 

If you made a payment either full or in part, Revenue NSW will have provided you with a refund where we have your bank account details. If we have not provided you a refund, a letter will be sent to you requesting your bank account details. 

Please provide your bank details to us either through our online services, or by calling 1300 655 805.

Covid interest accrues from the date you originally paid your fine up until it was refunded. If you have not received your refund, interest will accrue from the date you paid your fine and cease on 31 March 2025.