Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00130:section:172
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00130
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 172
Character Range: 546431–547185

172  False statement in connection with claim
 (1) A person contravenes this section if:
 (a) the person makes a statement; and
 (b) the statement is false or misleading; and
 (c) the person is reckless as to whether the statement is false or misleading; and
 (d) the statement is made in connection with, or in support of, the person's or any other person's claim for family assistance.
 (2) The reference in paragraph (1)(d) to a claim for family assistance includes the following:
 (a) an application referred to in paragraph 67CD(4)(a) (ACCS (grandparent));
 (b) an application referred to in paragraph 67CD(6)(a) (ACCS (transition to work));
 (c) a declaration referred to in paragraph 67CH(1)(c) (ACCS (child wellbeing) for an approved provider).