Gladwin and Gladwin (Child support)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered the matter of *Gladwin and Gladwin*, concerning an application for the collection of unpaid child support amounts. The applicant sought to have arrears of child support collected, arguing that there were outstanding payments due.

The Tribunal was required to determine whether unpaid amounts of child support existed and, if so, whether the application for their collection should be accepted. This involved an assessment of the child support assessment and payment history to ascertain the existence and quantum of any arrears.

The Tribunal affirmed the decision under review, finding that there were indeed unpaid amounts of child support. The legal principle applied was the statutory framework governing the collection of child support, which permits the collection of arrears once their existence and amount have been established. The Tribunal was satisfied that the conditions for collection were met.