3.2.2: Collection agency maintenance liabilities

Context

A collection agency maintenance liability can be a registrable maintenance liability.

Legislative references

Sections 17 and 18 Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

Explanation

Before CSA was established, there were different arrangements in each Australian state and territory for collection of maintenance. Where a state or territory collection agency was responsible for collecting a person's liability to pay a periodic amount of maintenance for their step-child, child, spouse or former spouse (but not a de facto spouse) that liability meets the definition of a registrable maintenance liability. A collection agency maintenance liability does not have to arise under a court order.

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Issued 1 October 2002

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