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Revoke a Child Support departure prohibition order (DPO) 277-04130040

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This document details the process for revoking a Child Support DPO.

Roles and responsibilities

Service Officer

  • make a DPO referral

Debt Enforcement (DE) Gateway Officer

  • scrutinise DPO referrals from Service Officers, and
  • forward appropriate referrals to DPO teams

DPO Service Officer

  • consider all administrative enforcement options, including whether a DPO is appropriate
  • prepare submissions recommending a DPO be issued, varied or revoked for approval by the delegate
  • prepare submissions recommending a departure authorisation certificate (DAC) be issued for approval by the delegate, and
  • case management including customer contact

DPO Team Leader

  • provide advice regarding complex issues and assist Service Officers
  • scrutinise and provide feedback on DPO submissions, and
  • forward DPO submissions to the delegate

DPO Contact Officer

  • contact for the Australian Federal Police. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week

Delegated Officer

  • authorise the issue of DPOs and DACs and revoke DPOs

Activate and/or retain a Child Support departure prohibition order (DPO)

Departure prohibition orders (DPO) for Child Support customers

Issue a Child Support departure authorisation certificate (DAC)

Issue a Child Support departure prohibition order (DPO)