Australian Broadcasting Corporation

By Prudence Flowers

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Melburnians have been warned that police will issue a $4,957 fine to almost anyone caught taking part in an unlawful gathering, except in the most extreme circumstances.

Victoria Police say they'll rarely use discretion with the penalties

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Melburnians are warned that police will only apply discretion in the most extreme circumstances when enforcing a $4,957 fine on unlawful gatherings announced by the Government on Sunday.

Victoria Police will rarely use discretion when issuing $4,957 coronavirus fine for unlawful gatherings in Melbourne

Victoria Police says a new offence will be created, along with a $4,957 fine, to deter Melbourne residents from trying to head to regional Victoria, where coronavirus restrictions will ease from midnight tonight.

Police threaten Melbourne residents with $5,000 fine for visiting regional Victoria when coronavirus restrictions ease

Police officers in Victoria have been told to use 'increased discretion' when issuing  lockdown fines after raking in almost $5million from residents who were deemed to be 'breaking the rules'.