Paget worker accused of fraud totalling at least $100K

Medical documents will play a key role in the case against the 47 year old woman.

MEDICAL documents will play a key role in the case of a Paget employee who allegedly stole more than $100,000.

The offending occurred over almost a year between June 21, 2018 and June 13 last year.

Tammy Maree Buckley is accused of fraud as an employee to the value of at least $100,000 at Paget.

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The 47 year old was this week formally charged in Mackay District Court after the case was committed to the higher court in late February and it was indicated the matter was "likely" to finalise.

Ms Buckley remains in custody.

Prison tour

The court heard a barrister had been briefed on the case and a conference with Ms Buckley would occur.

"There are substantive medical material from the Townsville Hospital that will be required," Fisher Dore Lawyers solicitor Antoinette Morton, for Ms Buckley, said.

"She is receiving ongoing treatment while in custody.

Prison tour

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"The matter is likely to finalise."

The case was adjourned to the next district court callover.

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