Thursday June 17, 2010
Queensland police win new powers to fine for public nuisance offences
Anna Caldwell
The Courier-Mail
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.
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