The woman was overpaid for 10 years due to an error by Centrelink . She reported an increased combined income in 2011 but was still found eligible for a number of benefits until 2014 . In the case of Ms McArdle, she had been on welfare since 2008 and her annual income is about $11,000 - $12,000 per year.
The woman was overpaid for 10 years due to an error by Centrelink . She reported an increased combined income in 2011 but was still found eligible for a number of benefits until 2014 . Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia ordered she repay $ 17,248.18 .