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NA209-Queensland police win new powers to fine for public nuisance offences | News.com.au

Queensland police win new powers to fine for public nuisance offences | News.com.au

Thousands of people could be slapped with fines for offences that would never have attracted police attention in the past under sweeping reforms to police powers.

Experts fear swearing in public, with a fine of $100, will be a major money spinner and could become the weapon of choice for frustrated officers on the beat.

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced the new powers for the state's police to issue on-the-spot notices for public nuisance offences.

 
 

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