Mossey and Mossey (Child support)

This matter concerned an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) for an independent review of a decision by an objections officer of the Child Support Registrar. Ms Mossey had objected to an earlier decision regarding child support, which was disallowed. Ms Mossey then sought review of that disallowance by the Tribunal, with Mr Mossey participating as the other party.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care of the children, which would necessitate a revocation of existing percentage of care determinations and the making of new ones. The Tribunal was required to consider the relevant provisions of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989* and the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* in determining this issue.

The Tribunal considered oral evidence from both Ms Mossey and Mr Mossey, as well as documentary material provided by the Child Support Registrar. While the hearing was initially adjourned due to technical difficulties and Mr Mossey later requested to provide written submissions due to anxiety, the Tribunal ultimately determined that additional material provided did not contain further relevant factual information. The Tribunal's role was confined to considering the facts and applying the law to the specific child support care matters before it, rather than adjudicating on other disputes between the parties.