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s 172

False statement in connection with claim

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Volume 2Parts 6 to 10 (sections 153 to 235)
Part 6Provisions relating to information
Division 3False statements etc.
Subdivision BOffences

172 False statement in connection with claim

(1)

A person contravenes this section if:

(a)

the person makes a statement; and

(b)

the statement is false or misleading; and

(c)

the person is reckless as to whether the statement is false or misleading; and

(d)

the statement is made in connection with, or in support of, the person’s or any other person’s claim for family assistance.

(2)

The reference in paragraph (1)(d) to a claim for family assistance includes the following:

(a)

an application referred to in paragraph 67CD(4)(a) (ACCS (grandparent));

(b)

an application referred to in paragraph 67CD(6)(a) (ACCS (transition to work));

(c)

a declaration referred to in paragraph 67CH(1)(c) (ACCS (child wellbeing) for an approved provider).

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