s 176
In forcePayment obtained by fraud
Volume 2Parts 6 to 10 (sections 153 to 235)
Part 6Provisions relating to information
Division 3False statements etc.
Subdivision BOffences
176 Payment obtained by fraud
(1)
A person contravenes this subsection if:
(a)
the person obtains a payment:
(i)
of family assistance; or
(ii)
under section 67EB (fee reduction amount); or
(iii)
under section 205A or 205C (business continuity payments); and
(b)
the person does so:
(i)
by means of impersonation; or
(ii)
by fraudulent means.
(2)
A person contravenes this subsection 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 person obtains, as a result, a payment:
(i)
of family assistance; or
(ii)
under section 67EB (fee reduction amount); or
(iii)
under section 205A or 205C (business continuity payments).
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