Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2001

Legislation Committee (2001 - 2005)· 26 February 2002general_report

The WA Legislation Committee reviewed the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2001, which adopts Commonwealth child support legislation to treat ex-nuptial children the same as nuptial children. The committee recommended an amendment to Clause 4 regarding the dates for adopting Commonwealth amendments.

Impact

The bill impacts parents (both nuptial and ex-nuptial) and children involved in child support arrangements in Western Australia. It ensures consistent application of child support legislation regardless of the parents' marital status.

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