Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

This section applies if a proceeding has been instituted:

in a court having jurisdiction under this Act; or

before the Registrar under Part VII; or

in the ART for ART review, other than a proceeding in relation to a guidance and appeals panel application; or

under Part 6A or 7 of the Assessment Act.

A party to the proceeding may, subject to the Family Law Act 1975:

in the case of a proceeding instituted in a court—apply to that court for an order under this section; or

otherwise—apply to a court having jurisdiction under this Act for an order under this section.

Pending the hearing and final determination of the proceeding, the court may make such orders as the court considers appropriate staying or otherwise affecting the operation or implementation of the Assessment Act and this Act if the court considers that it is desirable to do so, taking into account the interests of the persons who may be affected by the outcome of the proceeding.

The court may, by order, vary or revoke an order made under subsection (3).

An order under subsection (3):

is subject to such terms and conditions as are specified in the order; and

operates for:

such period as is specified in the order; or

if no period is specified—until a decision of the court, the Registrar or the ART determining the proceeding becomes final.