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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 …
Evaluation of the Child Protection Scheme of Income Management and Voluntary Income Management Measures in Western Australia - Appendix
Evaluation of the Child Protection Scheme of Income Management and Voluntary Income Management Measures in Western Australia - Appendix ORIMA Research to conduct an evaluation of the income management trial in Western Australia (WA). Aim of publication The former Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, …
Ministerial Meeting on Online Wagering and Harm Minimisation - Communique
Ministerial Meeting on Online Wagering and Harm Minimisation - Communique Commonwealth, state and territory ministers responsible for online wagering met today via video link. It marked the first meeting of ministers since September 2017. Commonwealth, state and territory ministers responsible for online wagering met …
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 …
Paid Income Model consultation now open
Paid Income Model consultation now open Professional services firm KPMG is conducting a review of the Social Services and Other Legislative Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 . Public consultation forms the basis of this independent review. We want to understand people’s experiences …
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 C: Detailed Recommendations
… they are keen to support FRC staff working with parents. The Taskforce supports Centrelink’s and the CSA’s view that this could contribute to … they are keen to support FRC staff working with parents. The Taskforce supports Centrelink’s and the CSA’s view that this could contribute to …
Maximum Rent Determination and Request for Internal Review of a Decision to Reduce the Amount of an Incentive
Maximum Rent Determination and Request for Internal Review of a Decision to Reduce the Amount of an Incentive This is the approved form under section 12 and subsections 51(5) to (8) of the National Rental Affordability Scheme Regulations 2020 (the Regulations). This is the approved form under section 12 and …
Helping carers reach their work goals
Helping carers reach their work goals Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth announced an extra $2.55 million in funding to extend the Your Caring Way pilot program. The program extension means carers can continue accessing training, education and coaching to help reach their career goals. The responsibility of …
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 …