A poorly-worded email has been blamed for giving thousands of Victorians the impression that fines for breaching Covid restrictions will be dropped.
On Sunday it was understood that police had been told to give cautions for unpaid fines rather than enforcing them, allowing rule-breakers to escape penalty.
But Assistant Commissioner Rick Nugent has now explained a guidance note incorrectly sparked mass confusion and concern among police.
Pictured: Secretary of the Police Association Wayne Gatt addresses the media during a press conference
Pictured: Victoria Police Protective Services Officers patrol St Kilda beach in Melbourne on April 13 A guide was prepared for prosecutors and police with respect to prosecuting (Covid) fines - in hindsight, that document was poorly worded and doesn t appropriately articulate the process for fines and warnings, he said.