📜 Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 1999
Assented toLCBill 318 August 1999
This bill amends the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Act 1990 to update the adoption of Commonwealth child support legislation, ensuring WA law reflects changes made to the Commonwealth Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 and the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989.
Impact
This bill affects parents and carers involved in child support arrangements in Western Australia, ensuring that the WA system aligns with current Commonwealth legislation. It matters because it maintains consistency and fairness in child support assessments and collection.
Key Changes
["Updates the adoption of the Commonwealth Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 to include amendments up to 1999.", "Updates the adoption of the Commonwealth Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 to include amendments up to 1998.", "Changes the adoption date in sections 3(a) and 4(b) to 1 July 1999."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Aug 1999
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC15 Mar 2000
- LC Third ReadingLC15 Mar 2000
- LA Second Reading MovedLA16 Mar 2000
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA27 June 2000
- LA Third ReadingLA27 June 2000
Affected Sectors
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