You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and validity of all information provided to the Department.
Penalties apply under the Crimes Act 1914 and the Criminal Code Act 1995 may apply for making false or misleading statements and providing false or misleading information or documents. Further, through the Public Interest Criterion 4020, Home Affairs has established strict rules impacting on visa applications for applicants who are found to have provided bogus documents or false and misleading information.
The Department will take reasonable steps to verify the validity of all information supplied.
The Department may overturn a decision if it determines that you have supplied information to TRA that is false, misleading, non-factual, or incorrect. This means if you have completed your skills assessment, it will no longer be considered successful. TRA will advise you of the decision, and Home Affairs if relevant.
The Department may also refuse subsequent applications for a period of up to three years if you have provided bogus documents or information that is false and misleading. TRA may also refer such matters to other appropriate authorities for investigation where information provided to support an application is known or believed to be false.