Charges:

1 charge of fraudulent obtaining loss of earnings benefits pursuant to s116 of the Transport Accident Act 1986.

Plea: Guilty

Result:

His Honour imposed a community corrections order for a period of 18 months (75 hours of unpaid work, including 25 hours towards treatment), with conviction. The accused was ordered to repay the fraudulently obtained benefits in the sum of $31,897.07 and in addition professional costs were ordered in the sum of $1,405.

Remarks:

The accused was a ride share driver prior to the subject accident. The accused registered two wholesale business selling items on eBay following the accident. The accused offending involved repeated positive acts resulting in the fraudulent receipt of public funds over a 7 month period. The accused repeatedly declared in certificates of capacity that they had not returned to any form of employment.

Payable to TAC
Restitution:	$31,897.07	Yes
Total Fines:	$	N/A
Disbursements:	$	N/A
Statutory Costs:	$	N/A
Professional Costs:	$1,405	Yes

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