Rawding and Capstick (Child support)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered the dispute between Rawding and Capstick concerning the percentage of care for a child. The applicant, Rawding, sought review of a decision made by the Child Support Registrar, which had altered the assessed percentage of care.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether there had been a change in the pattern of care for the child that warranted a reassessment of the percentage of care under the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988*. Specifically, the Tribunal had to determine if the circumstances met the criteria for a change in the pattern of care as defined by the legislation.

The Tribunal found that the evidence presented demonstrated a significant and ongoing change in the pattern of care for the child. Applying the principles of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988*, the Tribunal concluded that the Registrar's original decision was incorrect. The Tribunal set aside the decision under review and substituted its own decision, reflecting the altered pattern of care.