Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 343C

Circumstances of overpaid person

Section 343C requires the Minister to assess the personal and financial circumstances of an overpaid person before issuing a formal recovery notice under section 343D.

• The Minister must consider the person's personal, family, and employment circumstances before seeking to recover an overpayment.
• Any statutory deductions affecting the person's earnings or income must be taken into account.
• The amount of the overpayment and how long it has been outstanding are relevant factors.
• The person's net income or earnings and the total debt owed to them must also be considered.