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Child Support Act 1991

Departure from formula assessment of child support initiated by Commissioner

96T: Notice to subject parent giving chance to respond

You could also call this:

“The government tells you about a possible change to your child support and asks what you think”

If the Commissioner thinks there’s a good reason to make a special decision about your child support, they have to do three things. First, they need to tell you about it. Second, they have to explain why they think this special decision might be needed. They’ll write down their reasons and send them to you. Third, they have to let you know that you can write back to them about it. This gives you a chance to share your thoughts on the matter.

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Part 6B Departure from formula assessment of child support initiated by Commissioner

96TNotice to subject parent giving chance to respond

  1. If the Commissioner is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a determination under this Part may be appropriate, the Commissioner must—

  2. notify the subject parent; and
    1. send to the subject parent a statement of reasons as to why the Commissioner is satisfied that a determination under this Part may be appropriate; and
      1. notify the subject parent that he or she may make a written response.

        Notes
        • Section 96T: inserted, on , by section 24 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 42).
        • Section 96T heading: amended, on , by section 34 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 12).
        • Section 96T(a): amended, on , by section 34 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 12).
        • Section 96T(b): amended, on , by section 34 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 12).
        • Section 96T(c): amended, on , by section 34 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 12).