“..The problem of tax evasion is at best case scenario 25 to 50 times the financial amount of welfare fraud..”

“..and at worst case scenario potentially 100 to 150 times the amount,” says Dr Marriott.

And the latest research from Victoria University suggests our courts are far from equal in their treatment of the two groups.

“For tax evaders, the average offending is about four times as much -

- but have about a third of the likelihood of receiving a custodial sentence..”

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Courts tougher on benefit fraud than tax dodging – study – Story – Politics – 3 News.

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