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Yeah, it adds another layer of complication and stress at a time when you already may have a million things on your mind. Maybe it's to stop just anyone parking there and occupying needed space but it could also be predatory
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/hospitals-ordered-develop-fairer-car-parking-policies
https://www.9news.com.au/national/melbourne-victoria-hospital-carpark-fee-st-vincent-royal-melbourne-alfred-government/0c0a11b9-7187-4754-a473-34a134ae020f
https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-pensioner-hit-with-287-parking-fine-while-waiting-by-sick-wifes-side/42ce6a8a-d93c-43ce-9d2e-d078bae96771
Normally if you get a note from the hospital proving it's an emergency the council will wave it.
That's good to know