You commit an offence if you make a false statement to get a benefit. This can be a statement that is written or spoken and you know it is false. You can get in trouble if you do this to get something for yourself or someone else. You also commit an offence if you do not tell someone something important that you should tell them. This is called failing to disclose information and it is against the law if you do not have a good reason for not telling them. You can be imprisoned for up to 6 months if you do either of these things. If you are subject to this Act, you must be honest when you apply for things like money or leave. You must not make false statements or hide important information. This applies to applications you make for yourself or for someone else.