Denzil and Endicott (Child support)

This matter concerned an appeal by Denzil against a decision of the Child Support Registrar concerning the percentage of care for a child. Denzil sought to have the percentage of care determined in favour of Endicott revoked and a new determination made, arguing that there had been a change to the likely pattern of care. The Registrar had previously made determinations regarding the percentage of care, which Denzil sought to have reviewed.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care for the child, and if so, from what date such a change should be recognised. The court was also required to consider whether there were any special circumstances that prevented Denzil from lodging his objection within the prescribed time limit.

The court affirmed the Registrar's decision, finding that there was no evidence to support a change in the likely pattern of care that would warrant a revocation of the existing percentage of care determinations. Furthermore, the court found that no special circumstances existed that would justify accepting Denzil's objection outside the statutory timeframes. The court applied the principles of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* regarding changes in care patterns and the lodgement of objections.