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.

Child Support Guide updates - 2024

12 August 2024 (v4.83)

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Using the Child Support Guide Updated 'What is covered' for Part 1.
1 Key terms, principles & background Restructured Part 1.
2.6.10 Reason 4 - income of the child Updated example of child's significant income.
5.1.1 Child Support Registrar & the Child Support Register (deleted - see 1.2.1.10) Removed information.
5.5.1 Child Support Account (deleted - see 1.2.1.20) Removed information.

1 July 2024 (v4.82)

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2.4.2 Formula tables & values Updated adjusted taxable income (ATI) indexation factor.
2.4.13 Historical formula tables & values Updated historical ATI indexation factor.
3.4.3 CPI indexation for cost of living Updated consumer price index figures.

2 April 2024 (v4.81)

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1.2.2 Amendments to the CSA Act Updated to reflect Social Services Legislation Amendment (Child Support and Family Assistance Technical Amendments) Act 2024.
2.2.4 Interim care provisions & disputed care arrangements Updated to reflect Social Services Legislation Amendment (Child Support and Family Assistance Technical Amendments) Act 2024.
2.9.5 Amending assessments Updated to reflect Social Services Legislation Amendment (Child Support and Family Assistance Technical Amendments) Act 2024.

20 March 2024 (v4.80)

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2.4.14 Historical CPI values Updated historical consumer price index (CPI) figures.
3.1.6 Court registered agreements, financial agreements & parenting plans Clarified policy.
3.4.3 CPI indexation for cost of living Added December 2023 consumer price index (CPI) figures.
5.2.6 Collection from FTB Clarified policy and added example.

5 February 2024 (v4.79)

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1.1.2 Historical perspective Added Child Support Guide version as at 30 June 2008.
2.9.5 Amending assessments Updated policy.

2 January 2024 (v4.78)

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1.4 Western Australia & the child support scheme Restructured section.
2.4.2 Formula tables & values Added historical information to tables.
2.4.13 Historical formula tables & values Added historical information to tables.
2.6.10 Reason 4 - income of the child Updated significant income example.
3 Registrable maintenance liabilities Clarified policy.
3.4.3 CPI indexation for cost of living Added September 2023 consumer price index (CPI) figures.
3.5.2 Court orders discharging late payment penalties Clarified policy.
5.2.4 Employer obligations for collection from salary or wages Added 2024 protected earnings amount.
5.4.5 Bankruptcy Clarified policy.