A woman who allegedly defrauded Centrelink has reappeared in Port Macquarie Local Court.
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Katelyn Madalin Gordon, 25, of Canoblas Place was represented by Legal Aid's Alex White.
Gordon appeared on November 11 charged with eight counts of obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
No pleas have been entered for these charges.
Gordon allegedly received $3000 from Centrelink and attempted to receive a further $5000.
The offences allegedly occurred on January 13, 2020; January 13, 2020; February 27, 2020; February 27, 2020; February 27, 2020; February 27, 2020; March 27, 2020.
In unrelated charges, Gordon has pleaded guilty to, supply a prohibited drug and two counts of possessing a prohibited drug.
The matters occurred on May 14, 2002.
In facts presented to the court, police executed a warrant on Gordon's home on May 14, 2020.
"Electronic evidence in relation to the alleged fraudulent offences was obtained," the facts state.
"During the search of the premises, a plastic resealable bag containing 4.07 grams of MDMA and cannabis seeds were located.
"A further 55 grams of cannabis was located in the ground floor garage area with a set of scales.
"The accused made admissions regarding the ownership of these items," the facts state.
Magistrate Georgina Darcy adjourned the matter to the Port Macquarie Local Court on January 20, 2021.
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