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'I Was Fined for Spending Six Hours in a Car Park - I Was only There 20 Minutes!'
MERRI-BEK CITY COUNCIL AREA, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUN 17 – Merri-Bek City Council will refund up to $12 million after overcharging about 250,000 parking fines due to a legislative misinterpretation spanning 12 years.
- The City of Merri-Bek council announced a Parking Fines Refund Scheme starting July to address overcharging errors dating back to 2013.
- The scheme followed discovery last year that the council misinterpreted legislation and lacked a required resolution for fine penalties applied since 2013.
- Approximately 248,000 parking fines were impacted, with drivers being overbilled by amounts ranging from $43 to $59, resulting in an estimated total overcharge of $12 million.
- Council chief executive Cathy Henderson acknowledged the error and assured that it is being addressed, confirming there will be no further effects on enforcement or council services.
- Affected motorists must apply online for refunds, which will be available for 12 months, while a clear appeals process remains in place for disputes.
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