Moorbank and Jeffs

In the matter of *Moorbank and Jeffs*, heard by Judge Scarlett, the Child Support Registrar sought leave to make determinations under section 98S of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989* concerning child support assessments made by the Applicant to the Respondent for the child X. The dispute centred on the ability of the Registrar to revisit past assessments for specific child support periods.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the Child Support Registrar leave to make determinations under section 98S of the Act. This section pertains to the Registrar's power to make assessments or re-assessments of child support. The court was required to consider the circumstances and the relevant legislative provisions to determine if such leave should be granted for the specified periods.

Judge Scarlett granted leave as provided by section 112 of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989*. This decision permitted the Child Support Registrar to proceed with making determinations under section 98S of the Act. The leave was specifically granted in relation to child support assessments for the child X for two distinct periods: 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2009, and 1 September 2009 to 30 September 2010.