Pay or appeal a pet related fine

Important information

If you’ve received an infringement you have several options. These include:

• Paying the infringement
• Appealing to have the infringement withdrawn
• Electing to have the offence heard and determined by the court. 

Please allow up to 24 hours for the infringement notice to be uploaded into the payment system.

The following conditions apply to infringements:

• Payment is required within 28 days from the date of issue
• After 28 days, a final demand notice will be issued which includes an additional late payment fee
• If payment is not received the infringement will be referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER).

Paying your infringement

• Online by card: Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
• By phone: 1300 880 716 (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)
• In person: Visit the City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon, betwee 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
• By mail: Post the infringement along with a cheque, money order or your card details to City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954

Appealing to have your infringement withdrawn

By law, you’re entitled to request a review of your infringement. Requests to appeal an infringement are required in writing. An appeal must be lodged by the person who was infringed within 28 days of the fine being issued..

You can submit an appeal using one of the below options;

• By email: Complete the infringement review form and email it to melinfo@melville.wa.gov.au.  Make sure you attach supporting documents or photos and a copy of your infringement. 
• By mail: Print and complete the infringement review form and post it to Ranger Services, City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954. Make sure you include supporting documents or photos and a copy of your infringement. 

Electing to be prosecuted for the alleged offence in court

If you wish to have the infringement determined in court, wait until you have received the final demand and do not pay the infringement. Prior to the due date, you must advise us in writing by completing this form and returning to the City. We encourage you to reconsider your position and/or seek legal advice as the City’s intention will be to seek costs should you be successfully prosecuted.

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