Kovachevich and Child Support Registrar (Child support)

This matter concerned an appeal by the applicant, Ms. Kovachevich, against a decision of the Child Support Registrar concerning child support payments. The dispute centred on the Registrar's assessment of the applicant's child support liability, specifically in relation to the Registrar's consideration of the applicant's income.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the Registrar had erred in its assessment of the applicant's child support liability by failing to properly consider the applicant's income, particularly in light of the applicant's submission that her income was lower than initially assessed. The court was required to determine if the Registrar's decision was affected by an error of law or fact.

Senior Member S De Bono found that the Registrar's decision was affected by an error. The Senior Member reasoned that the Registrar had not adequately considered the evidence presented by the applicant regarding her income. The principles applied involved a review of the Registrar's decision-making process to ensure it was fair and based on all relevant available information, including the applicant's financial circumstances as presented.

The Senior Member set aside the Registrar's decision and remitted the matter back to the Child Support Registrar for redetermination according to law.