📜 Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2015
Assented toLCBill 15222 October 2015
This Bill amends the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Act 1990 to update the adoption of Commonwealth child support laws in Western Australia. It ensures WA's laws align with recent amendments to Commonwealth legislation.
Impact
Separated parents in Western Australia are affected, as the bill ensures the state's child support laws are consistent with Commonwealth laws, particularly regarding registration, collection, and assessment. This aims to maintain a fair and effective child support system.
Key Changes
["Updates references to Commonwealth Child Support Acts to include amendments made up to 1 July 2015.", "Ensures WA law reflects changes made by the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Repeal Day) Act 2015.", "Ensures WA law reflects changes made by the Tribunals Amalgamation Act 2015."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC22 Oct 2015
- LA IntroducedLA19 Nov 2015
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC19 Nov 2015
- LC Third ReadingLC19 Nov 2015
- LA Second Reading MovedLA19 Nov 2015
- LA Third ReadingLA24 Nov 2015
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA24 Nov 2015
- Royal Assent27 Nov 2015
Affected Sectors
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