Centrelink action on proving parentage for child support 277-51010020

Policy

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.6.10, Proof of Parentage

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.6.20, Presumption of Parentage - Stage 2

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.90, Maintenance Action Test Reviews

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation site go to a 'Series' page. Select the ‘Latest’ version.

For proof of parentage requirements for a child support assessment, see:

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989, Section 29, How a decision is to be made

Family Law Act 1975

• section 60H, Children born as a result of artificial conception procedures
• section 60HB, Children born under surrogacy arrangements