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.

Acronym/initialism list - Child Support Guide

A | C | D | F| J | M| P | R| T

A

AAT: Administrative Appeals Tribunal
ABSTUDY: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Study Assistance Scheme
ATI: Adjusted taxable income
ATO: Australian Taxation Office
AWE: Average weekly earnings

C

CPI: Consumer price index

D

DAC: Departure authorisation certificate
DCME: Deductible child maintenance expenditure
DHS: Department of Human Services
DPO: Departure prohibition order
DSS: Department of Social Services

F

FTB: Family tax benefit

J

JSP: Jobseeker payment

M

MAT: Maintenance action test
MIFA: Maintenance income free area
MIT: Maintenance income test
MTAWE: Male Total Average Weekly Earnings

P

PLP: Parental leave pay

R

RA: Rent assistance
RNN: Return not necessary

T

TFN: Tax file number

The Department of Social Services acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand. We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.