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

20 September 2024 (v4.84)

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2.1.1Applications for assessmentUpdated policy.

12 August 2024 (v4.83)

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

1 July 2024 (v4.82)

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

2 April 2024 (v4.81)

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

20 March 2024 (v4.80)

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2.4.14Historical CPI valuesUpdated historical consumer price index (CPI) figures.
3.1.6Court registered agreements, financial agreements & parenting plansClarified policy.
3.4.3CPI indexation for cost of livingAdded December 2023 consumer price index (CPI) figures.
5.2.6Collection from FTBClarified policy and added example.

5 February 2024 (v4.79)

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1.1.2Historical perspectiveAdded Child Support Guide version as at 30 June 2008.
2.9.5Amending assessmentsUpdated policy.

2 January 2024 (v4.78)

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1.4Western Australia & the child support schemeRestructured section.
2.4.2Formula tables & valuesAdded historical information to tables.
2.4.13Historical formula tables & valuesAdded historical information to tables.
2.6.10Reason 4 - income of the childUpdated significant income example.
3Registrable maintenance liabilitiesClarified policy.
3.4.3CPI indexation for cost of livingAdded September 2023 consumer price index (CPI) figures.
3.5.2Court orders discharging late payment penaltiesClarified policy.
5.2.4Employer obligations for collection from salary or wagesAdded 2024 protected earnings amount.
5.4.5BankruptcyClarified policy.