Penalties
- What are the penalties for providing false or misleading information?
There are substantial penalties for making false or misleading statements in, or in connection with, an application.
The Office of State Revenue, as part of its role in administering the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000, conducts investigations and compliance checks to ensure applicants are entitled to receive the grant. A penalty of up to $11,000 may be imposed for knowingly making a false or misleading statement in, or in connection with, an application.
In addition, the Chief Commissioner of State Revenue can, as a result of an applicant's dishonesty, also require the applicant to repay the grant and impose a further penalty equal to the value of the grant paid.
Last updated: 09-May-2008
