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.

What's new

1 April 2025 (v4.89)

The Child Support Guide is in the process of being restructured.

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-Using the Child Support GuideUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
1.5.2International agreements & conventionsUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
1.5.3.20Registering overseas maintenance liabilities for collectionUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
1.5.3.30Overseas maintenance liabilities that cannot be registeredUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
1.5.3.40Overseas maintenance liabilities & changes in circumstancesUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
2.1.1Applications for assessmentUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
2.1.3ParentageUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
2.6.5Change of assessment process - application from payer or payeeUpdated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
2.6.17Would a change be just & equitable?Updated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.
2.6.18Would a change be otherwise proper?Updated to reflect commencement of Family Law Regulations 2024.