Holcomb and Holcomb (Child support)

The matter of *Holcomb and Holcomb* concerned a dispute over child support payments, specifically relating to alleged unpaid amounts, referred to as "opt-in arrears." The decision under review was made by a delegate of the Registrar of the Child Support Agency. The case came before Member Baulch.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the delegate had erred in their determination regarding the existence and quantum of unpaid child support amounts. This involved an assessment of the evidence and the application of the relevant provisions of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* concerning the calculation and collection of child support.

Member Baulch found that the delegate's decision was flawed and set it aside. The reasoning was that the delegate had failed to adequately consider all relevant evidence and had not properly applied the legislative framework governing child support arrears. Consequently, the matter was remitted back to the Registrar for reconsideration.