False statement in connection with claim
172 False statement in connection with claim
A person contravenes this section if:
the person makes a statement; and
the statement is false or misleading; and
the person is reckless as to whether the statement is false or misleading; and
the statement is made in connection with, or in support of, the person’s or any other person’s claim for family assistance.
The reference in paragraph (1)(d) to a claim for family assistance includes the following:
an application referred to in paragraph 67CD(4)(a) (ACCS (grandparent));
an application referred to in paragraph 67CD(6)(a) (ACCS (transition to work));
a declaration referred to in paragraph 67CH(1)(c) (ACCS (child wellbeing) for an approved provider).
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