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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 …

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 …

6. Taking account of regular contact and shared care

6. Taking account of regular contact and shared care 6.1 Thresholds for recognition in the formula The current formula does not take adequate account of the costs of contact. A parent has the same child support liability whether he or she has no contact with the children or has the children to stay overnight for 29 …

Appendix A Applicable Disability Services Standards

… agency and each person with a disability. The agency develops a range of supports to meet the employment related goals of each person with a … agency and each person with a disability. The agency develops a range of supports to meet the employment related goals of each person with a …

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 …

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, …

10. Expected outcomes from the reforms

10. Expected outcomes from the reforms Any changes at all to the Child Support Scheme will necessarily mean changes to the amount of money that some payees receive in child support and that payers must pay. In some cases, the child support received by payees will increase as a result of these reforms. Recommendations …

A review of Child Protection Income Management in Western Australia

A review of Child Protection Income Management in Western Australia The aim of this review is to assess whether Child Protection Income Management operating in Western Australia is achieving its goals of: ensuring that the priority needs of the individual, their children and other dependants are met strengthening …

1. Background to the review

1. 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 of the Family Court, which …

3. Approach of the Taskforce

3. Approach of the Taskforce In order to meet the Terms of Reference, the Taskforce: analysed the submissions on child support made to the House of Representatives Committee on Family and Community Affairs in 2003; analysed issues raised in Ministerial correspondence and unsolicited submissions to the Taskforce; …