Action to obtain child support when the paying parent is overseas - Maintenance Action Test (MAT) 277-51070130

Policy

The Child Support Guide 1.5.1: Australia's international maintenance arrangements - reciprocating jurisdictions

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.30, Taking reasonable maintenance action

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.40, Maintenance action in progress

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.50, Reasonable maintenance action completed – Child Support collect

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.80, Payer is overseas

Legislation

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Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989, section 163B, Regulations in relation to overseas-related maintenance obligations etc.

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988, section 124A, Regulations in relation to overseas-related maintenance obligations etc.

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, Schedule 1, clause 10, Effect of certain maintenance rights