How are applications for revocation determined?
Revocation will only be granted where mitigating circumstances or social justice issues are identified by the Infringements Court Registrar as worthy of consideration by the issuing agency of a Magistrate in an open court. In determining a revocation application the Infringements Court Registrar has three options: • Grant the Application If the Registrar is satisfied there are sufficient grounds to grant the application for revocation, then they may decide to revoke the Enforcement Order. However, the Infringements Court Registrar does not hold the power to withdraw or dismiss an infringement notice. A copy of the application will be forwarded to the issuing agency for their consideration and the applicant advised that the order has been revoked. If the issuing agency chooses not to withdraw the infringement within 21 days, the Infringements Court Registrar must refer the matter to Open Court for hearing before a Magistrate. • Refuse the Application If the Infringements Court Registrar