Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00851:section:98p
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00851
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 98P
Character Range: 321018–321727

98P  Parties may jointly elect that Registrar discontinue proceedings
 (1) In respect of proceedings under this Division, the liable parent and the carer entitled to child support may jointly elect that the Registrar discontinue the proceedings if the carer is not in receipt of an income tested pension, benefit or allowance.
 (2) The election must be:
 (a) in the manner specified by the Registrar; and
 (b) given to the Registrar.
 (3) If the parties to the proceedings make an election as set out in subsection (1), the Registrar must:
 (a) discontinue the proceedings; and
 (b) notify the parties to the proceedings that the Registrar has discontinued them because of the election under subsection (1).