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Policy

The Child Support Guide 2.5.1.50: Estimates of income - before 1 July 2010

The Child Support Guide 6.2.1, Information need not be in writing

Legislation

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Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

  • section 63A: Amendment of Assessment based on election if event affecting accuracy of estimate occurs
  • section 63B: Amendment of Assessment based on election if Registrar asks for information supporting Estimate
  • section 160: Notification Requirements
  • section 161: Obtaining of Information and Evidence

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988, section 80: Decisions against which objection may be lodged

Delegations and authorisations

Child Support Services, Delegations and Authorisations

Services Officer 4 (SO4)

  • Reviewing of estimates, and
  • Relevant decision making

Note: this does not prevent an officer at the SO3 level who has the support of their team leader from carrying out this type of work. However, the final decision to review must be made by an officer at the SO4 level or above.