On 1 July 2026, the monetary value of the penalty unit under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (PSA) will increase to $172.70.
This is an increase of 3.5 per cent in accordance with the indexation mechanism prescribed in Section 5A of the PSA.
The Penalties and Sentences (Penalty Unit Value) Amendment Regulation 2026 was published on 22 May 2026.
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