Chapter 1.5: Australian residence

In this chapter

This chapter describes how CSA will decide whether a payer is a resident of Australia for the purposes of the Child Support legislation; and whether a child meets the residence requirements for a child support assessment.

Contents

Payer's residence

Child's residence

WA ex-nuptial cases

Frequently asked questions

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WA ex-nuptial cases

The information in this chapter applies to WA ex-nuptial children.

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Frequently asked questions

How can a payee get child support from a payer who is a resident of Norfolk Island?

A payee can apply for a court order for maintenance from a payer who is resident of Norfolk Island and register that order with CSA for collection.

How can a payee get child support from a payer who is a resident of the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands or the Territory of Christmas Island?

The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and the Territory of Christmas Island are both reciprocating jurisdictions. A payee can apply under the Child Support (Assessment)(Overseas-related Maintenance Obligations) Regulations 2000 for a child support assessment payable by a payer who resides in one of these territories.

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Issued 1 October 2002

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