Galbraith and Provisor (Child support)

The matter of *Galbraith and Provisor* concerned a dispute between the parties regarding the calculation of opt-in child support arrears. The decision was made by a Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was to determine the correct amount of unpaid child support arrears that had accrued under an opt-in child support agreement. This involved interpreting the relevant provisions of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* (Cth) and the terms of the agreement itself.

The Tribunal considered the evidence presented by both parties and the relevant legislative framework. It applied the principles of statutory interpretation to ascertain the intended meaning of the provisions governing the calculation of arrears in opt-in agreements. The Tribunal's reasoning focused on ensuring that the calculation accurately reflected the parties' agreement and the statutory requirements for child support payments. The Tribunal varied the decision under review, indicating a recalculation of the arrears was necessary.