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Home Insulation Program
Mr Fletcher asked:
In respect of the premises referred to in my letter to the Minister dated 22 April 2010;
a) what investigations has the Government undertaken into allegations that a fraudulent rebate claim was made under the Home Insulation Scheme,
b) what were the outcomes, and
c) what steps have been taken to recover any monies paid to this alleged fraudulent claimant?
Mr Combet responded:
a) This matter has been referred to my Department’s Fraud Investigations Team who are being advised by the Australian Federal Police.
b) As this matter is under investigation I am not at liberty to provide further details.
c) As I have previously stated, where any firm is found to be engaging in fraudulent activity, they will be investigated and if warranted, prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
