Melbourne Centrelink Fraud Lawyers

The judicial authorities regard Centrelink fraud as a serious crime. If you have been charged with this type of crime, our criminal law attorneys can help you.

Our law firm has extensive experience defending clients against Centrelink prosecutions. We have an office in Melbourne CBD.

The regulations around Centrelink are farily complex. Often people charged with these crimes are not sure how they broke the law.

Centrelink will ask you to come to a Centrelink office to discuss the overpayment. If you are asked to participate, what you say may determine whether you are prosecuted. You are under no obligation to attend an interview. 

If you are suspected by Centrelink, please contact a lawyer as soon as possible to understand your options. Please contact our experienced lawyers on 03 9602 3988.

Regarding Centrelink fraud, what are the possible penalties?

The court may find the facts established, or may impose an immediate prison sentence. Many factors affect how a judge or court treats your case.

Generally, when it comes to Centrelink fraud, there are two types of perpetrators. People who make serious mistakes when claiming income, and people who create false identities and claim additional benefits.

In either case, our experienced Centrelink defence lawyers can help you.