State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999

maximising the collection, for victims of offences, of amounts ordered to be paid under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 by way of restitution or compensation;

maximising the amount of fines and other money penalties paid before enforcement action is taken;

promoting a philosophy that non-monetary satisfaction of SPER debts is for the needy in the community and not an alternative to payment of a fine for those who can afford to pay the fine;

reducing the use of imprisonment for fine default by encouraging the use of other enforcement mechanisms;

promoting public education about the obligations of offenders and the consequences of not satisfying the obligations.