How ticking the wrong box ended in a $163,000 Centrelink debt for a Prospect woman

Adam Holmes
Updated November 19 2019 - 12:30pm, first published November 15 2019 - 4:30am
Despite answering more than 20 questions that indicated her mother did not require high level care, Eleonore Wells' answer to this question resulted in Centrelink placing her on the wrong payment.
Despite answering more than 20 questions that indicated her mother did not require high level care, Eleonore Wells' answer to this question resulted in Centrelink placing her on the wrong payment.

A Prospect woman is facing a debt of more than $163,000 to Centrelink after ticking the wrong box on a Carer Payment form nine years ago, causing her to transfer to the wrong payment.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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