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1.1.A.60 Agency reimbursement liability

Definition

An agency reimbursement liability means a liability in circumstances where:

  1. a parent (1.1.P.10) or step-parent of a child is liable to pay a periodic amount (1.1.P.80) for the maintenance of the child
  2. an amount has been paid by an overseas authority (1.1.O.30) for the maintenance of the child to the person who has care (1.1.C.10) of the child, and
  3. the overseas authority seeks reimbursement of the amount mentioned in paragraph (b) from the parent or step-parent.

Act reference: CSRC Act section 4(1)-'agency reimbursement liability', section 18A(3) A liability is a registrable overseas maintenance liability …

Policy reference: CS Guide 1.5.3.20 Registering overseas maintenance liabilities for collection

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