The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

5 Collecting child support

Introduction

A payee can choose to collect child support privately (1.1.P.110) or to have it collected by the Registrar (1.1.A.50).

Overview

The chapters in this part explain the options for private collection by a payee as well as collection and enforcement of child support payments by Services Australia.

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