📜 Child Support (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018
Assented toLABill 7927 June 2018
The Child Support (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018 adopts Commonwealth laws regarding child support for ex-nuptial children and refers the matter of their maintenance to the Commonwealth Parliament. It also amends the Family Court Act 1997 and repeals the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Act 1990.
Impact
This bill affects parents of ex-nuptial children in Western Australia, ensuring they are treated equally under the Commonwealth Child Support Scheme. It aims to reduce delays in applying Commonwealth amendments to these children, potentially improving their financial support.
Key Changes
["Adopts Commonwealth Child Support laws for ex-nuptial children.", "Refers the matter of maintenance of ex-nuptial children to the Commonwealth Parliament.", "Amends the Family Court Act 1997.", "Repeals the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Act 1990."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA27 June 2018
- LA Second Reading MovedLA27 June 2018
- LA Consideration in DetailLA27 Nov 2018
- LA Third ReadingLA27 Nov 2018
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA27 Nov 2018
- LC Second Reading MovedLC12 Mar 2019
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC7 May 2019
- LC Third ReadingLC7 May 2019
- Royal Assent15 May 2019
Affected Sectors
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