The Federal Government is warning it will not be soft on welfare fraud, and people caught cheating the system will face tough penalties.
A northern New South Wales woman has been sentenced to three years jail after pleading guilty to using a false identity to collect Centrelink payments worth more than $195,000.
Human Services Minister Senator Joe Ludwig says rorting the system is unfair on those with genuine needs.
"The Australian Government takes social security fraud very seriously," he said.
"It's about ensuring that the taxpayer money goes to the right people, for the right amount at the right time."
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