Information about investigations, interviews and charges for social security offences.
Time limit | Action |
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28 days, or three months with leave (permission) of the Court | To appeal a Local Court decision to the District Court. |
Two years | To apply for an annulment of your conviction or sentence if you missed court. |
Organisation | Responsibilities |
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NSW Courts | Criminal charges for social security offences will generally be heard in the Local Court. More serious matters can be heard in the District Court. |
Authority | Covers |
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Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) | Social security offences. |
Common term | Definition |
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Court Attendance Notice (CAN) | The document that t​​ells you that you have to go to court because you have been charged with a criminal offence. It will list the date and time of court and the charge(s). |
Hearing | This can include giving evidence, having witnesses attend or making arguments about the law. After the hearing, the Court will decide whether you are guilty or not guilty of the offence. If you plead not guilty to an offence, you will be given a hearing date. |
Mention | A short court appearance where:
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Social security payments | Welfare payments provided by Centrelink, for example, the Disability Pension, JobSeeker Payment and Family Tax Benefit. |
Organisation | Fee |
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Local Court of NSW | Fees |
Organisation | Forms |
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Local Court of NSW | Forms |
Frequently Asked Questions about social security offences.
Last updated: December 2023