Former Young Australian of the Year finalist and founder of Street Swags Jean Madden has been charged with more fraud offences.
Ms Madden has maintained her innocence since she was charged in July over preventing access to the charity's bank accounts following allegations she misappropriated $441,000 from the homeless welfare charity.
Lawyer Kris Jahnke told the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday Ms Madden had this weekend been charged with more offences relating to the existing case against her.
"It's important to remember my client denies any wrongdoing," Mr Jahnke told reporters outside court.
"As I understand it the new charges are intrinsically linked to the current offence before the court.
"It's disappointing that this didn't come to light six months ago."
Ms Madden is due to face court on the new charges on February 28, while the existing case has been adjourned to March 13.
Ms Madden was the Queensland Young Australian of the Year in 2010 and national finalist on the back of setting up Street Swags.
She founded Street Swags in 2010 to provide the homeless with canvas bags that convert to bedding.
AAP