Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme - New Formula and Other Measures) Act 2006 (146 of 2006)

Schedule 3   SSAT review of child support decisions (commencing on 1 January 2007)

Part 1   Amendments

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

71   Before section 104

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Division 1 - Preliminary

103ZB Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

• Jurisdiction under this Act is conferred on certain federal and State courts.

• A person may appeal a decision of the SSAT under Part VIIA to a court on an error of law.

• The SSAT may refer a question of law arising in a proceeding under Part VIIA to a court.

• If a proceeding has been instituted in a court or before the SSAT or the Registrar, the court may make an order staying or otherwise affecting the operation of the Assessment Act or this Act during the proceeding.

Division 2 - Jurisdiction of courts

103ZC Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Division:

• Jurisdiction under this Act is conferred on the Family Court, the Federal Magistrates Court and certain State and Territory courts.

• This Division also provides for appeals to the Family Court from other courts.