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Recovery Fee applied to debts resulting from incorrect declaration of income 107-05100040

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Policy

Accountable Authority Instructions (AAIs)

Social Security Guide, 6.7.1.45, Ten per cent recovery fee on debts from false or non-declaration of income from personal exertion

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 1228B, Additional 10% penalty for understatement etc. of income
  • section 23 (1), General definitions 'Social Security Benefit'
  • part 5.3, Methods of recovery

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

  • section 192, General power to obtain information
  • section 196, Written notice of requirement
  • section 63, Requirement to attend Department etc.