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Same sex couples
Changes are being made to the
Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 and
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 to recognise the new
parentage laws for same sex couples. Where same sex couples separate, they will be able
to apply for child
support. Decisions on parentage will be based on the changes to the
Family Law Act 1975. The reforms in relation to child support will start on 1
July 2009. Applications can be made from 1 July 2009 onwards, even if the couple had
children and separated before 1 July 2009.
