Published: January 06, 2019
Campaign aims to raise $100,000 to clear warrants of commitment for those jailed or at risk of jail due to fines
Organisers of a fundraiser aimed at releasing up to 100 Aboriginal women who have been jailed for unpaid fines will meet with authorities on Monday to begin clearing the debts in an effort to pressure the Western Australian government to act on a two-year-old promise to change the law.
The campaign has raised more than $12,000 in 20 hours and aims to raise $100,000 – enough to clear the warrants of commitment of more than 100 people that have either been jailed or are at risk of being jailed due to unpaid court fines.
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