Centrelink fraud offences are very serious in nature. Many people do not understand the severity and in their naivety may commit Centrelink fraud without knowing. However, if you stick to our easy list of tips, you will almost certainly avoid any problems with Centrelink.
A large number of people who are investigated for Centrelink fraud come to the attention of Centrelink due to their failure to disclose any information about changes to their circumstances.
To avoid investigation for Centrelink fraud:
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Ensure that you notify Centrelink if you are obtaining assistance and then proceed to obtain a full time job
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Ensure that you notify Centrelink of the death of your spouse (if the spouse is receiving Centrelink payments- it is an offence to receive payments that are intended for somebody else).
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Ensure that you notify Centrelink if you are a carer receiving benefits and cease to take on this responsibility
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Ensure that you notify Centrelink if you are receiving assistance in order to care for children but these children are no longer in your care.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
Should you experience confusion with what is required in order to avoid investigations for Centrelink fraud, our criminal lawyers at Prime are more than happy to speak with you to clarify any issues that you may have and assist you with your queries. If you have failed to disclose any information to Centrelink and are worried that this may result in an investigation, our lawyers can also help you in these circumstances.