The Covid pandemic infamous for creating mass problems for businesses and individuals has seen many in Queensland try to take advantage of the situation.
According to Queensland Treasury’s State Penalties Enforcement Register, over 3000 unpaid fines worth a total of $5.2 million have involved businesses and individuals accused of flouting the rules during the pandemic. The SPER says active enforcement by means of garnishing bank accounts/wages, registering charges over property, or suspending driver licenses have been conducted.
While Queensland Health has resorted to calling in private debt collectors to chase up $5.7 million from 2000 overdue invoices from hotel quarantine.