Charges: 1 charge of fraudulently obtaining benefits pursuant to s116 of The Transport Accident Act 1986

Plea: Guilty

Result: The magistrate imposed a sentence with a finding of guilt. The accused was placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months with the condition of repaying the TAC a total of $4,615.51.

Remarks: The accused fraudulently obtained benefits from the TAC being Loss of Earnings benefits to the amount of $4,615.51 by failing to advise the TAC that the accused had returned to full time employment.

Payable to TAC

Restitution: $4,615.51                                    Yes