Brisbane, 3 July 2024
| Date | 3 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Charges |
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| Court | Brisbane Magistrates Court – Magistrate Moloney |
| Plea | Not Guilty |
| Case | Defendant sentenced to imprisonment for defrauding the insurer by failing to disclose self-employment |
| Facts | The defendant sustained a psychological injury arising out of workplace bullying and harassment in February 2022. At the time, she was the holder of an ABN under which she performed ad hoc work as a chairperson for a different organisation. She did not disclose this work to the insurer and continued to undertake this work during the course of her workers compensation claim. |
| Penalty | Fraud (s533) - 18 months imprisonment, wholly suspended for 2 years |
| Restitution | $98,475.68 |
| Costs | $19,954.45 |
| Common Law rights extinguished? | Yes |
| Conviction | Recorded |
| Consideration for Prevention | A worker must disclose any type of work to an insurer and ensure these disclosures are full and unambiguous. |