QLD Centrelink - How Long Do Fraud Investigations Take?

[Kidspriorityalways]

Hi, does anyone know how long Centrelink takes to conduct their investigations into alleged fraud and then how long before the DPP prosecute?

Thanks

 

[rebeccag]

There is no set time frame that I'm aware of. Each case would depend on its particular circumstances. You might find this article on Centrelink fraud informative: Centrelink Fraud and Overpayments - They Will Catch You Out - Legal Blog - LawAnswers.com.au

 

[inyasha]

Hi just a question how and if the ato and centerlink could catch a pair of cheats he works cash in hand and pays no tax has been for the last 8 years they have lived together for all most 14 years they have 2 kids one 6 other is 2 all the bills are in her name and she is claiming single parenting payment single for the too kids he is on about $1800 a week building sheds has a abn no. and writes invoices for the jobs I have reported them to the ato and centerlink his address is put at his step fathers house but lives with her but they don't really get seen together all so he some times gets checks or direct deposited in to his bank account for some of his jobs pisses me off I work hard and pay my taxs but will they just keep getting away with it his work ute is registered in her name to he has fines with state debt he gives her cash for the bills she does $70 to $80 of shopping ever night so if they cant see the money he is giving to her how would they catch them out ?

 

[Borderguy]

Hi just a question how and if the ato and centerlink could catch a pair of cheats he works cash in hand and pays no tax has been for the last 8 years they have lived together for all most 14 years they have 2 kids one 6 other is 2 all the bills are in her name and she is claiming single parenting payment single for the too kids he is on about $1800 a week building sheds has a abn no. and writes invoices for the jobs I have reported them to the ato and centerlink his address is put at his step fathers house but lives with her but they don't really get seen together all so he some times gets checks or direct deposited in to his bank account for some of his jobs pisses me off I work hard and pay my taxs but will they just keep getting away with it his work ute is registered in her name to he has fines with state debt he gives her cash for the bills she does $70 to $80 of shopping ever night so if they cant see the money he is giving to her how would they catch them out ?

I paid two thousand dollars a week in tax the last two years so people that do this hurt me more than anything but one thing I would never ever do is dob , your a Dobba . And dobbings worse .