Charges:

One charge of fraudulently obtaining benefits contrary to s116 of The Transport Accident Act 1986 and 1 charge of providing false or misleading information to the TAC contrary to s117 of The Transport Accident Act 1986.

Plea: Guilty

Result:

The magistrate with conviction imposed a fine of $10,000. The magistrate also ordered the accused to pay compensation to the TAC in the amount of $44,482.91 and to pay $500 in professional costs to the TAC.

Remarks:

The accused received TAC Loss of Earning Benefits from the TAC however almost immediately after the transport accident the accused returned to pre accident employment and continued to earn a wage whilst receiving TAC loss of earnings benefits with four separate employers.

Payable to TAC
Restitution:	$44,482.91	Yes
Total Fines:	$10,000	No
Disbursements:	$	N/A
Statutory Costs:	$	N/A
Professional Costs:	$500	Yes

Stay: