The Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System has released a third interim report for its inquiry into the family law and child support systems. It provides an overview of the child support system and outlines issues identified by inquiry participants. The report makes 19 recommendations.
Financial abuse: The weaponisation of child support in Australia
Report from Swinburne University reveals financial abuse through the Australian Child Support Scheme, impacting primary carers, particularly mothers. Survey findings show 80% experiencing abuse, including payment withholding and threats. Five recommendations aim to address loopholes and prevent such abuse. Relevant for practitioners supporting affected individuals and advocating for system changes.
Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System: Final report
The Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System has released its final report inquiring into the family law and child support systems. The report makes four recommendations to supplement those included in the previous three reports.