Australian Government - Comcare

Fraud

What is Fraud?

Fraud is any deceitful or dishonest conduct, involving acts or omissions or the making of false statements, orally or in writing, with the object of obtaining money or other benefit from, or evading a liability. In general terms fraud is the use of deceit to obtain an advantage or avoid an obligation.

Protecting Public Revenue

The funds administered by Comcare are public fund, to which we all, as taxpayers, contribute. One of Comcare’s prime obligations is to protect these funds against fraud.


Page last updated:November 14, 2007