Nature of Offences (Including Act, Section & No of Counts)
Charges:
1 charge of fraudulently obtaining a benefit contrary to s116 of the Transport Accident Act 1986 and 1 charge of attempting to fraudulently obtain a benefit contrary to s116 of the Transport Accident Act. 1986.
Plea: Guilty
Result:
The magistrate ordered – Conviction, Fine of $1,500, costs of $300.00, Restitution of $10,650.30, Statutory costs of $117.00 with a stay of 3 months.
Remarks:
The accused submitted Travel Expense Declaration reimbursement forms to the TAC for travel the accused did not actually take. As a result the accused obtained $10,650.30 to which the accused was not entitled and attempted to obtain a further $1,387.20. The accused was not attending appointments at the clinics/centres to which the accused purported to be travelling.
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| Payable to TAC |
| Restitution: | $10,650.30 | Yes |
| Total Fines: | $1,500 | No |
| Disbursements: | $ | N/A |
| Statutory Costs: | $117 | No |
| Professional Costs: | $ | N/A |
Stay: 3 Months
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