Enforcement actions

A person who has received an Infringement Notice may request a review.

The reasons to seek a review are:

• there was an error of law

• there was evidence of mistaken identity

• there were special circumstances such as serious personal issues, disorders or difficulties

• there were exceptional circumstances which would excuse the conduct for which the infringement notice was issued

How to request a review

To apply for a review of an Infringement Notice, visit Fines Victoria. Once an application has been submitted, the fine will be put on hold until the matter is reviewed. Applicants will be notified of the outcome.

The request will be reviewed within 90 days of receiving the application. In some cases, the GMA may request additional information to support the application, which may extend the review period. If additional information is not provided upon request, the application may be reviewed based on the information available.

If an application is successful, depending on the grounds it was applied under, the GMA may decide to:

• withdraw the fine and take no further action against you

• withdraw the fine and issue an official warning instead

• refer the matter to the Magistrates' Court (or the Children's Court if you're under 18)

• approve a payment arrangement

• waive or vary any fees associated with the fine

• waive or vary any additional steps imposed by the fine

• confirm the decision to issue you with the fine.

If the application is not successful, a notice will be sent by mail to confirm:

• the decision

• how much you need to pay

• when you need to pay by

• any other options available to you.

If an application is unsuccessful, people can apply to have the matter heard in the Magistrates' Court.

For more information visit Fines Victoria.

A person who has received an Banning Notice may request a review of the decision.

The reasons to seek a review are:

• the Authorised Officer that issued you with the Banning Notice did not provide evidence of their identity

• a Police Officer did not provide evidence of their identity (unless they are in uniform)

• you have already received a Banning Notice for the same offence in the same specified hunting area

• the period specified in the Banning Notice exceeds the remaining period of the open season for duck

• the Authorised Officer or Police Office could not suspect on reasonable grounds that an offence had been committed for either entering or remaining in a specified hunting area, approaching a person who is hunting or interfering and obstructing a person that is hunting.  For more information on these offences, visit Public Safety on Wetlands.

How to request a review

To apply for a review of a Banning Notice, send the request in writing to:

Director, Compliance and Intelligence 
Game Management Authority 
GPO Box 424 
MELBOURNE VIC 3001

Or via email: director.compliance@gma.vic.gov.au

The review of a Banning Notice will be conducted by the GMA. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of the review.

Your request will be reviewed within 60 days of receiving your application. In some cases, the GMA may request additional information to support the application, which may extend the review period. If additional information is not provided upon request, the application may be reviewed based on the information available.

If your application is successful, depending on the grounds you applied under, we may decide to:

*withdraw the Banning Noice and take no further action against you

*confirm the decision to issue you with a Banning Notice.