PRZR and Child Support Registrar (Child support second review)

This matter concerned an application for an extension of time by the Applicant, PRZR, in relation to a child support review. The dispute involved the Child Support Registrar and the Applicant's former spouse, referred to as the Wife. The Senior Member, Chris Puplick AM, considered the application for an extension of time.

The legal issues before the Tribunal were whether there was an acceptable explanation for the Applicant's delay in lodging the application for review, whether the substantive application had reasonable prospects of success, and whether granting the extension would cause prejudice to the Wife. The Tribunal noted that while an acceptable explanation for delay is not a strict prerequisite, it is generally expected.

The Tribunal reasoned that the Applicant was aware of time restrictions and had previously benefited from an extension of time. He was familiar with the review process and had been put on notice regarding deadlines for submitting material. The Applicant's stated reason for delay, that he was "preparing documents for the month of July 2018," was found to lack persuasive force and credibility, indicating he had rested on his rights. Furthermore, the Tribunal found that granting the extension would cause unacceptable prejudice to the Wife.

Consequently, the Tribunal refused the Applicant's application for an extension of time.