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 social security payments. 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.

5.6 Ending & reapplying for collection

Introduction

This chapter explains when the Registrar will cease to collect an ongoing child support liability, including arrears of child support payable under that liability. It also explains when the Registrar will accept the payee's application for Services Australia to resume collection.

WA ex-nuptial cases

The information in this chapter applies to WA ex-nuptial children. See 1.4 for details of the date from which various provisions had effect.

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022