Kersey and Kersey (Child support)

The matter of *Kersey and Kersey* concerned a dispute regarding the particulars of an administrative assessment of child support. The applicant, Kersey, sought review of a decision made by the Registrar of the Child Support Agency. The review was heard by Member C Breheny of the Child Support Australia tribunal.

The central legal issue before the tribunal was whether the adjusted taxable income of the liable parent, Kersey, had been correctly applied in the child support assessment. This involved determining the appropriate calculation and inclusion of income for the purposes of the assessment.

The tribunal affirmed the decision of the Registrar. The reasoning focused on the application of the relevant legislative provisions concerning the calculation of adjusted taxable income for child support purposes. The tribunal found that the Registrar had correctly applied these provisions in making the assessment, and therefore, no error was identified in the administrative process.