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1.1.C.70 Child support assessment

Definition

For the purposes of the CSRC Act, a child support assessment is an assessment made under the CSA Act. This includes administrative assessments (1.1.A.30) (including where there is a departure in force such as a change of assessment (1.1.C.50)) and assessments based on child support agreements.

A liability arising under a child support assessment is a registrable maintenance liability (1.1.R.40). For these purposes, a notional assessment (1.1.N.20) is not a child support assessment.

Act reference: CSRC Act section 4(1)-'child support assessment'

Policy reference: CS Guide Part 2 Child support assessments

Last reviewed: 2 January 2025

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