Redding and Pilko (Child support)

This matter concerned an application by the respondent, Redding, to extend a child support assessment beyond the 18th birthday of the child, Pilko. The applicant, Pilko, sought to continue receiving child support payments on the basis that the child was undertaking full-time secondary education. The decision under review was made by the Child Support Registrar.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the child, Pilko, was a child of the marriage who was undertaking full-time secondary education at the time the application was made, thereby entitling the respondent to an extension of the child support assessment. This required the court to consider the evidence presented regarding the child's enrolment and attendance at school.

The court affirmed the decision of the Child Support Registrar. The court found that the evidence provided by the school, including a letter confirming the child's enrolment and attendance in full-time secondary education, was sufficient to satisfy the requirements for an extension of the child support assessment under the relevant legislation. The court was satisfied that the child met the criteria for continuing to receive support.