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Review Assist Guide
Environmental, Building and Development offences
Littering and illegal dumping
Littering from vehicle and illegal dumping
Reasons we may consider leniency
- There was an error and my vehicle was not in the location at the time of this offence
- I am a non-smoker and have been fined for tossing a cigarette from a vehicle.
Evidence required
This may include, but is not limited to:
- evidence supporting you were not in the location at the time of the offence
- an event number from the police for a report of stolen identity or loss of wallet.
If you claim that you are not responsible because you do not smoke, please provide evidence from your doctor confirming your status as a non-smoker.
Reasons we may not consider leniency
- This is my first offence
- I was not stopped by the police
- I do not recall the offence.
Pollution
Environmental pollution offences
Reasons we may consider leniency
- I did not commit the offence and believe another person has used my identity.
Evidence required
This may include, but is not limited to:
- evidence that you were not in the location at the time of the offence
- an event number from the police for a report of stolen identity or loss of wallet.
Reasons we may not consider leniency
- This is my first offence
Leniency is generally not given for offences relating to environmental pollution and littering.
Fisheries
Fisheries offences
All reviews will be referred to the issuing agency for consideration.
Evidence required
Provide any relevant evidence available.
Fire safety
Fire safety offences
All reviews will be referred to the issuing agency for consideration.
Fines are generally issued after you do not act after getting multiple notices.
Evidence required
Provide any relevant evidence available.
Development Application (DA), building, and environment
Development Application (DA), building, and environment offences
All reviews will be referred to the issuing agency for consideration.
Evidence required
Provide any relevant evidence available.