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9. Other issues
9. Other issues 9.1 Capacity to earn Determinations that a parent’s capacity to earn is higher than his or her actual income are amongst the most contentious of all Child Support Agency decisions. Either parent could, in principle, be caught by this provision, but in practice non-resident parents, mainly fathers, are …
5. Assessing the costs of children
5. Assessing the costs of children There is no ‘fixed cost’ of children. The costs of children vary in accordance with the level of income of the parents. Estimates of the cost of raising children are therefore based upon evidence about patterns of expenditure on children, or the amount of money that is needed to …
PART D: Conclusion
PART D: Conclusion In the Best Interests of Children This final chapter synthesises the main themes of the report, and sets out the practical implications of the Taskforce’s recommendations for children, resident parents, non-resident parents, and Government. It should be borne in mind that, like other areas of family …
8. Helping parents to agree
8. Helping parents to agree 8.1 The role of Family Relationship Centres The new Family Relationship Centres can play an important role in helping separated parents to understand the Child Support Scheme and discuss issues about child support obligations. Group information sessions should draw attention to the …
7. Ensuring parents meet their obligations to their children
7. Ensuring parents meet their obligations to their children 7.1 Minimum payments More than 40 per cent of all payers in the Child Support Scheme are paying $260 per year ($5 per week) or less. Only about half of these are on Newstart, Disability Support Pension or other income support. It is likely that the reported …
PART A: Overview
PART A: Overview PART A: Overview Background to the review The registration and collection aspects of the Child Support Scheme were introduced in 1988, and the formula for assessment in 1989. The formula for assessing child support was based upon recommendations of a Consultative Group chaired by Justice John Fogarty …
Recommendations
Recommendations Terms used in these recommendations Child Support Income – a parent’s adjusted taxable income less their self-support amount FTB – Family Tax Benefit MTAWE – male total average weekly earnings, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Non-resident parent – the parent who cares for the child …
Appendix 1: Illustrations of the operation of the formula
Appendix 1: Illustrations of the operation of the formula Tom and Meng Tom and Meng have three children, all under 12. They separate. All of the children live with Meng. They stay with Tom for 25 per cent of the nights per year (generally alternate weekends and half of school holidays). Step 1 Find Tom and Meng’s …
Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program Grant Round Open Now
Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program Grant Round Open Now Family and domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women and children. Older women are at a high risk of homelessness due to accumulated economic disadvantage over their lifetimes. The Crisis and Transitional Accommodation …
Public statement regarding income apportionment
Public statement regarding income apportionment A recent decision (Opens external website) by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal regarding income apportionment ( Secretary, Department of Social Services and FTXB ) has been appealed to the Full Federal Court by the respondent to the Tribunal proceedings. I have …