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๐Ÿ“œ Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2001

Referred to Standing Committee on LegislationLA29 August 2001

The Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2001 adopts recent changes to Commonwealth child support legislation, ensuring ex-nuptial children are treated the same as nuptial children under the scheme. It incorporates amendments from various Commonwealth Acts.

Impact

Parents with child support responsibilities and recipients are affected, ensuring consistent application of child support laws. It matters because it aligns WA legislation with Commonwealth updates, particularly regarding ex-nuptial children.

Key Changes

["Adopts changes to the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988", "Adopts changes to the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989", "Amends Sections 3 and 4 of the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Act 1990"]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA IntroducedLA29 Aug 2001
  2. LA Second Reading MovedLA29 Aug 2001
  3. LA Consideration in DetailLA6 Nov 2001
  4. LA AmendedLA6 Nov 2001
  5. LA Second Reading AgreedLA6 Nov 2001
  6. LA Third ReadingLA8 Nov 2001
  7. LC Second Reading MovedLC14 Nov 2001
Affected Sectors
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