1.4.4: Overseas-related Maintenance Obligations

Context

The legislation relating to overseas-related maintenance obligations applies to WA ex-nuptial cases.

Legislative References

Section 51 Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act

Explanation

The Commonwealth has the Constitutional power to make laws to manage Australia's external affairs. This means that the Child Support legislation relating to Overseas-related maintenance obligations applies to WA ex-nuptial cases without any need for related Child Support legislation being adopted by the WA Parliament.

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Issued 3 August 2007

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