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1.1.P.140 Provisional notional assessment

Definition

A provisional notional assessment is the annual rate (1.1.A.70) of child support (1.1.C.60) that would be payable for a child for a particular day in a CSP (1.1.C.150) if that annual rate were payable under an administrative assessment (1.1.A.30).

The provisional notional assessment is calculated using both parents' (1.1.P.10) ATI (1.1.A.20) and the most recent care (1.1.C.10) details of the child. It will also take into account any relevant COA (1.1.C.50) decision and also any departure order made by a court. If the assessment is based on a parent's estimate of income (1.1.I.20), the estimate is disregarded, and the provisional notional assessment will use the parent's ATI for the last relevant year of income (1.1.L.10) for the child support period.

If a provisional notional assessment does not reflect a parent’s circumstances, they may seek a variation within 14 days of receiving the written notice. After 14 days a provisional notional assessment will become a notional assessment (1.1.N.20).

For more information refer to 2.7.4.

Act reference: CSA Act section 5(1)-'provisional notional assessment', section 146B Provisional notional assessments, section 146BA Application of Part 5 to provisional notional assessments, section 146C Variation of provisional notional assessments, section 146D Departure determinations in respect of provisional notional assessments

Policy reference: CS Guide 2.7.4 Effect of a child support agreement once accepted by the Registrar (other than lump sum payment provisions), 1.1.I.20 Income estimate

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