Work and Development Orders
What is a Work and Development Order (WDO)?
Work and Development Orders (WDOs) are a way to help people who can't pay their fines. People who are eligible for a WDO can clear their fines with approved activities instead of money.
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Legal Aid NSW WDO Service
The Work and Development Order Service is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW that:
- Provides free legal advice for people with unpaid fines;
- Assists people in financial hardship to apply for an internal review, WDO placement or payment plan;
- Supports people in financial hardship and exceptional circumstances to make a write off application;
- Provides fines advice and training to service providers interested in joining the WDO scheme;
- Supports WDO sponsors to deliver the WDOs
How do WDOs work?
Do you have a fine you need help with?
For help with fines and WDOs please email: WDO@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
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Contact us
Call the following number in your region and ask to speak to the WDO Service:
- Central West & North West NSW: (02) 6362 8022
- North Coast & North Eastern NSW: (02) 6621 2082
- South Coast, Southern NSW & Far West: (02) 4228 8299
- South West & Western Sydney: (02) 9601 1200
- Sydney Metro: (02) 9219 5000
- Central Coast & Hunter: (02) 4324 5611
Revenue NSW WDO Hotline: 1300 478 879 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Map of WDO regions covered
