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.

5 Collecting child support

Introduction

A payee can choose to collect child support privately or to have it collected by the Registrar.

Overview

The chapters in this part explain the options for private collection by a payee as well as collection and enforcement of child support payments by Services Australia.

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