How you could pay off your fines with a Work Development Permit

How you could pay off your fines with a Work Development Permit

Do you have fines or infringement notices? You could be eligible for a Work Development Permit (WDP) to use your attendance in class to pay off your fines!

What kind of fines?

Any fines that are registered with Fines Victoria like:

  • Myki fines
  • Red-light camera fines*
  • Speeding fines*
  • Parking fines

*Demerit points will still be issued by VicRoads

Who is eligible?

You are currently studying at RMIT and any one or more of the below apply to you:

  • a mental disability or illness;
  • an intellectual disability or illness;
  • substance addiction, drugs or alcohol;
  • experiencing homelessness;
  • experiencing financial hardship- on a Centrelink payment or very low income; and/or
  • are experiencing or have experienced family violence.

How do I ‘work off’ my fines?

RMIT is an approved sponsor and attending your classes is an approved activity to ‘work off’ the fines as a rate of $55.47 per/hour.

How do I get help?

Get in touch RMIT Student Legal Service to discuss all your legal options in relation to your fines or talk to a RMIT Connect Student Welfare Advisor about the WDP.

21 March 2023

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