Appeal disagreements over Child Support
Most child support decisions can be reviewed through the objection process. If a parent disagrees with a decision made on their case, they can lodge an objection with Services Australia for an internal review. More information about the objection process can be found at Objections to child support decisions on the Services Australia website or by calling Services Australia on 13 1272.
If either parent disagrees with the objection decision, they can appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for an independent review of the decision.
Some decisions made by the AAT can be appealed to the AAT for a second review, such as care percentage decisions. More information about the AAT review process can be found on the AAT website or by calling the AAT on 1800 228 333.
Decisions made by the AAT can only be appealed to a court due to an error of law.
Source:
Australian Government Department of Social Services https://www.dss.gov.au/
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