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Referrals to legal advice for action to obtain child support to satisfy the Maintenance Action Test (MAT) 277-51070110

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Policy

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.90, Maintenance action test reviews

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.70, Exemptions from the maintenance action test

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.100, Role of the ISO & social worker

Legislation

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Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A is limited to the base rate for a child if the customer or their partner is entitled to apply for child support for the child but does not take reasonable action. See A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, schedule 1, clause 10, Effect of maintenance rights.