Definitions

Question 1

Deception

Answer 1

a false representation, whether oral, documentary, or by conduct, where the person making the representation intends to deceive any other person; and:
knows that it is false in a material particular; or
is reckless as to whether it is false in a material particular; or
an omission to disclose a material particular, with intent to deceive any person, in circumstances where there is a duty to disclose it; or
a fraudulent device, trick, or stratagem used with intent to deceive any person.

Question 2

false repsentation

Answer 2

Can be communicated by writing, conduct or demeanour.

Question 3

document

Answer 3

a document or part of a document in any form
includes
paper with marking on it
photograph
receipt
disc

Question 4

false document

Answer 4

a document that lies about itself and is intended to be taken as genuine.

Question 5

obtain

Answer 5

obtain or retain for himself or another

Question 6

property

Answer 6

the real and person property, tangible and intangible and includes any interest in any real or personal property

Question 7

representation

Answer 7

a thing that represent another. Can be made orally, documents or by conduct.

Question 8

dishonestly

Answer 8

an act or ommisssion done or ommitted without a belief there was express or implied consent to, or authority for, the act or omission from a person entitle to give such consent / authority.

Question 9

Material particular

Answer 9

an important, essential or relevant detail or item. Something important and something that matters.

Question 10

Service

Answer 10

financial or economic value and excludes privileges or benefits

Question 11

Pecuniary advantage

Answer 11

Hayes v R - anything that enhances the financial position of the accused