Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00851:section:24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00851
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 24
Character Range: 70606–71858

24  Children in relation to whom applications may be made
 (1) Application may be made to the Registrar for administrative assessment of child support for a child only if:
 (a) the child is:
 (i) an eligible child; and
 (ii) under 18 years of age; and
 (iii) not a member of a couple; and
 (b) except in a circumstance referred to in subsection (2), either or both of the following subparagraphs applies or apply in relation to the child:
 (i) the child is present in Australia on the day on which the application is made;
 (ii) the child is an Australian citizen, or ordinarily resident in Australia, on that day.
 (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to an application for administrative assessment of child support if:
 (a) all of the following apply:
 (i) the application is made under section 25 for a parent to be assessed in respect of the costs of the child;
 (ii) the parent of the child is a resident of a reciprocating jurisdiction;
 (iii) the Registrar has not determined under section 29A that child support is reasonably likely to be payable by the parent; or
 (b) both of the following apply:
 (i) the application is made under section 25A by a non‑parent carer;
 (ii) the non‑parent carer is a resident of a reciprocating jurisdiction.