A Clean Energy Regulator (CER) investigation has led to 11 charges being laid against an individual in New South Wales for giving, or procuring others to give, information derived from false documents with the intention of obtaining a gain. The individual’s actions are contrary to sections 11.3 and 145.5(1) of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).
An offence contrary to section 145.5(1) carries a maximum penalty of up to 7 years imprisonment.
The CER alleges that between 6 September 2019 and 12 October 2021, the individual knowingly and deliberately gave, or procured others to give, documents containing false information to a registered agent. These documents were subsequently relied upon by that agent to create small-scale technology certificates (STCs). This false information included false statements relating to the attendance of an accredited installer at solar photovoltaic installations.
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is prosecuting the matter which was mentioned in the Wagga Wagga Local Court on 5 February 2025. The matter has been adjourned to 26 February 2025.
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